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M136 UKO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,406 mi
Last recorded174,406 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM136 UKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 174,406 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 172,065 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 168,946 miles

Offside Front roadwheel damaged

Offside Rear roadwheel damaged

Pass 30 May 2018 164,271 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 May 2017 150,273 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 146,551 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 146,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 145,326 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 144,622 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 129,865 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 129,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 118,780 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 118,780 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 103,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 87,560 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 87,560 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 84,275 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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M136 UKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M136 UKO, 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 M136 UKO registered?

M136 UKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is M136 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M136 UKO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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