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D8 DET

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,576 mi
Last recorded128,576 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 DET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 128,576 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,606 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 122,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 122,565 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Floors corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Inner arches corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front brake binding

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 119,022 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 118,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box and joint behind cat blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,426 miles

Fuel pipe corroded

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside front tyre cracked along tread

Rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 106,323 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front headlamp aim on max low level

Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,208 miles

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

parking brake lever travel needs adjsutment

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 84,489 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,552 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,706 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,915 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,930 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,292 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,071 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 47,532 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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D8 DET is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D8 DET, 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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D8 DET is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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