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D17 MAJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,679 mi
Last recorded116,679 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 MAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 116,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 116,309 miles

underside heavily corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,518 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 115,407 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 114,656 miles

suspension heavily corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 114,649 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

suspension heavily corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,590 miles

All front and rear suspension and steering components badly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 113,580 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

All front and rear suspension and steering components badly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 111,236 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 109,198 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 106,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 106,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 101,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,221 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 98,188 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,900 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 95,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 93,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis has sustained some damage & corrosion but not severely weakened

Pass 3 Jul 2010 91,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 90,452 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 90,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 89,293 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,094 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 81,498 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to chassis rails under both front seats

front brake imbalance just inside M.O.T limit

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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D17 MAJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 D17 MAJ, 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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D17 MAJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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