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F13 TON

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

82,369 mi
Last recorded82,369 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 TON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,369 miles

Offside Front wing corroded at bottom. No sharp edges

Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,223 miles

offside front wing bottom corroded but no sharp edges and not insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,638 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,894 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 79,811 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,195 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 78,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,168 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,358 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 73,547 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 71,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 69,712 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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F13 TON is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F13 TON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F13 TON registered?

F13 TON is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is F13 TON safe to buy?

The MOT history for F13 TON shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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