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M11 AUC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,239 mi
Last recorded82,239 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 AUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,239 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 82,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 80,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 80,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside diff seal leaking

Sticker on rear view mirror

Fail 7 Feb 2019 79,550 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside diff seal leaking

Sticker on rear view mirror

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,848 miles

o/s/r parking brake showing little efficiency

Fail 14 Feb 2018 73,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,344 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,104 miles

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,014 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,419 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,317 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,074 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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M11 AUC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M11 AUC, 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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M11 AUC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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