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S81 FYG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,653 mi
Last recorded79,653 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 FYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2014 79,653 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,919 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 66,408 miles

o/s/f disc pitted on inner face.

Pass 18 Jul 2009 63,178 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 55,205 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,882 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,871 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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S81 FYG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S81 FYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S81 FYG registered?

S81 FYG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S81 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 FYG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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