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A18 DBO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,663 mi
Last recorded92,663 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 92,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear exhaust section also has pipe corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake performance just passed

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,541 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all& both front wisher born corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,810 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 88,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,626 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 80,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,912 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,580 miles

n/s/f brake disc centre rusty

n/s/f tyre on 1.6/4mm

n/s/r tyre on1.6/3mm

o/s/f tyre on2/4mm

o/s/r tyre on 2/3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,354 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 43,353 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A18 DBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A18 DBO, 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 A18 DBO registered?

A18 DBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is A18 DBO safe to buy?

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