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M267 TDB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,997 mi
Last recorded174,997 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM267 TDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 174,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 174,457 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 171,455 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 169,882 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 169,882 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 166,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 164,357 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

both inner sill floor area starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2016 163,136 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 163,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 161,743 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 160,216 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 160,216 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 158,908 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 158,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

BOTH REAR SOCKS BECOMING SOFT.

Pass 25 May 2012 157,208 miles

all road tyres perished side walls

Pass 21 May 2011 155,251 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 153,773 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 153,773 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 153,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 152,740 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 150,075 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 142,234 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 142,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M267 TDB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M267 TDB, 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 M267 TDB registered?

M267 TDB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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