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A9 OMX

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,670 mi
Last recorded154,670 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 154,670 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 154,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

pipe corroded under vehicle brake pipe/ fuel line

Pass 11 Jul 2017 153,352 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 152,896 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 151,311 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 149,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 148,091 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 147,458 miles

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

Oil leak

thermostat housing leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2011 144,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 144,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 143,096 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 138,237 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 134,887 miles

o/s/f lower bumper stay bolt snapped need attention shortley

Pass 18 Jul 2007 127,548 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 127,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 122,783 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 122,477 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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A9 OMX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OMX, 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 OMX registered?

A9 OMX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is A9 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 OMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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