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A12 NMF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,681 mi
Last recorded67,681 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 NMF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 67,681 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 59,325 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 53,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 102,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2010 102,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 98,433 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

park brake on limits nearside low

Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,464 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 97,380 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A12 NMF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A12 NMF, 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

How do I check the history of A12 NMF?

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What year was A12 NMF registered?

A12 NMF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 1998.

Is A12 NMF safe to buy?

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