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M145 UKO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,630 mi
Last recorded156,630 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM145 UKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 156,630 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 156,630 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 148,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 132,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 120,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 113,177 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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M145 UKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M145 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 M145 UKO registered?

M145 UKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is M145 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M145 UKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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