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M301 MYO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,250 mi
Last recorded192,250 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 MYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 192,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 192,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 179,547 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 168,448 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 168,409 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 162,761 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 155,005 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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M301 MYO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M301 MYO, 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 M301 MYO registered?

M301 MYO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is M301 MYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M301 MYO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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