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F16 CMH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,469 mi
Last recorded85,469 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 CMH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,469 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear arms coroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 85,461 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear arms coroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,379 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 80,374 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 75,675 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under sills coroded

Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,689 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,205 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,839 miles

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,150 miles

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

front number plate plinth insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2013 66,147 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate plinth insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,077 miles

brake pipes coated in sealer

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,660 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroded but not holed

Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,119 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,352 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brakes have an 18% imbalance. Advise rectified

Fail 28 Mar 2007 62,352 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brakes have an 18% imbalance. Advise rectified

Pass 4 Apr 2006 61,624 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 61,624 miles

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

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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F16 CMH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F16 CMH, 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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What year was F16 CMH registered?

F16 CMH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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