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M275 GRT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,986 mi
Last recorded133,986 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM275 GRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,507 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 131,402 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 130,447 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 130,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 130,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 130,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 129,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 128,677 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 127,445 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 127,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2012 126,524 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 125,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 123,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 121,761 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 120,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 119,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 112,938 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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M275 GRT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 M275 GRT, 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 M275 GRT registered?

M275 GRT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is M275 GRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M275 GRT shows 18 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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