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A2 NKO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,922 mi
Last recorded142,922 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 NKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 142,922 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 142,362 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 142,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 142,307 miles

all brakes corroded

both front tyres cracking/spliting

nsf brake binding

Pass 19 Jul 2014 142,306 miles

nearside @ offside front tyre perrishing

Fail 10 Jul 2014 142,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside @ offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 141,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake binding

nearside front tyre perrishing

offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 141,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 140,244 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 140,244 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2010 138,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs have some surface corrosion to them

Pass 28 Aug 2007 137,776 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 137,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 137,453 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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A2 NKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 NKO, 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 A2 NKO registered?

A2 NKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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