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F492 ODL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,848 mi
Last recorded119,848 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF492 ODL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 119,848 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security EVIDENCE OF MINOR SURFACE CORROSION TO BODY (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front N/S/F BRAKE BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY

Pass 10 Jun 2021 119,597 miles

early signs of surface body corrosion showing

front and rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 118,995 miles

Showing mild signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 118,599 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Fail 6 Jun 2019 118,599 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH LENSES CLOUDY (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure PASSENGERS SEAT LOOSE (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 118,598 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES CLOUDY

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 118,598 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

HEADLAMP LENSES CLOUDY

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 118,590 miles

Offside Front brake binding

power steering pipes badly corroded and weeping fluid

Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,422 miles

EVIDENCE OF SURFACE CORROSION TO VARIOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Front BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES ARE SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

Rear BOTH REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,422 miles

REAR SUSPNSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2014 118,220 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2014 118,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 118,066 miles

n/s front brake as slight bind

Fail 23 Jul 2013 118,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front brake as slight bind

Pass 28 Jun 2012 113,855 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 109,551 miles

front brake discs scored

front wipers spliting

Fail 6 Jul 2011 109,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs scored

front wipers spliting

Pass 6 Jul 2010 105,240 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 105,240 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 101,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,879 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake pads 3mm approx

advise offside outer sill starting too corrode

advise rear discs starting too corrode

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2008 97,879 miles

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

Oil leak

advise front brake pads 3mm approx

advise offside outer sill starting too corrode

advise rear discs starting too corrode

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 93,339 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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F492 ODL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F492 ODL, 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 F492 ODL registered?

F492 ODL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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