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M309 YWB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,193 mi
Last recorded126,193 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM309 YWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2016 126,193 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both floors (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 123,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 117,007 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 114,997 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 111,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 105,313 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2010 105,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2009 98,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 98,834 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,525 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 92,484 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 Sep 2007 86,161 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,614 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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M309 YWB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 M309 YWB, 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 M309 YWB registered?

M309 YWB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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