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B3 MRO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,663 mi
Last recorded52,663 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 52,611 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 52,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,451 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,198 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,852 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,228 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,465 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 49,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,441 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,178 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,581 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 32,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,883 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 16,553 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B3 MRO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 B3 MRO, 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 B3 MRO registered?

B3 MRO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is B3 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 MRO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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