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A11 BUV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,643 mi
Last recorded89,643 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 BUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,643 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 89,642 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,739 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,597 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,472 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 80,970 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 May 2010 76,649 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 May 2009 69,721 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2007 59,776 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 59,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2006 55,457 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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A11 BUV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A11 BUV, 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 A11 BUV registered?

A11 BUV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for A11 BUV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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