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C20 URA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Pink Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,134 mi
Last recorded132,134 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 URA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 132,134 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 132,555 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 132,553 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 132,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 131,370 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 129,447 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 127,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 127,019 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 126,191 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 124,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 122,980 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 121,261 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 121,229 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 117,083 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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C20 URA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Pink with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C20 URA, 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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C20 URA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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