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A9 BVT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,569 mi
Last recorded102,569 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 102,569 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,397 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 102,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 101,482 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle Underside, Suspension And Chassis Components Corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,291 miles

Vehicle Underside, Suspension And Chassis Components Corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,775 miles

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,852 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,249 miles

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

Tow Bar Fixings Incorrect

Pass 13 Sep 2016 98,775 miles

Front Wipers Starting To Smear

Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 97,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,695 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 89,474 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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A9 BVT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A9 BVT, 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 A9 BVT registered?

A9 BVT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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