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BLZ 3665

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,834 mi
Last recorded127,834 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 3665
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 127,834 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,008 miles

offside rear tyre has deep cracks in the tread advise renewal

Fail 23 Apr 2013 112,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside rear tyre has deep cracks in the tread advise renewal

Pass 5 May 2012 104,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 99,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 93,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 89,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 82,522 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 82,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,323 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 81,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,391 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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BLZ 3665 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BLZ 3665, 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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BLZ 3665 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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