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A9 NMO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,015 mi
Last recorded131,015 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 NMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 131,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on front and rear suspension components and floor pans and sills

Pass 30 Jun 2016 128,101 miles

both front and rear wishbone arms o/s and n/s are rusting

front and rear under body is rusting and not in good conditon

front brake pads are worn

o/s front tyre is wearing on both edges and cracking on the sidewall

Fail 30 Jun 2016 128,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front and rear wishbone arms o/s and n/s are rusting

front and rear under body is rusting and not in good conditon

front brake pads are worn

o/s front tyre is wearing on both edges and cracking on the sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,734 miles

under body ov the car is rusting

both front and rear subframes are rusting

both front brake back plates are rusted

front and rear wishbone armes are rusting

o/s front tyre is worn on both edges and cracking on the tread

Fail 25 Jun 2015 125,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front and rear subframes are rusting

both front brake back plates are rusted

front and rear wishbone armes are rusting

o/s front tyre is worn on both edges and cracking on the tread

under body ov the car is rusting

Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,217 miles

both front and rear wisbone arms and subframes are rusted

both front brake back plates are rusted

n/s and o/s front tyres are worn on both edges and are cracking on the tread

underbody ov the car is rusted all over

wiper blades

Fail 30 Jun 2014 24,217 miles

Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front and rear wisbone arms and subframes are rusted

both front brake back plates are rusted

n/s and o/s front tyres are worn on both edges and are cracking on the tread

underbody ov the car is rusted all over

wiper blades

Pass 21 Jun 2013 121,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 113,873 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 109,737 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 109,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 108,360 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 NMO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A9 NMO, 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 NMO registered?

A9 NMO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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