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S890 RGC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,552 mi
Last recorded123,552 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 RGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 123,552 miles

Cooling fans not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel arches and sills corroded

underside corroded and all components

Pass 23 Oct 2019 121,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 121,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 104,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 104,328 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,738 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 94,686 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 90,870 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes have heavy grease making inspection

osr sill holed and corroded but no within a perscribed area

Fail 17 Dec 2012 90,870 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all metal brake pipes have heavy grease making inspection

osr sill holed and corroded but no within a perscribed area

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,998 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,832 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 82,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,001 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 76,845 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,872 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 62,647 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 62,647 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 54,341 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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S890 RGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S890 RGC, 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.

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What year was S890 RGC registered?

S890 RGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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