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M324 XPP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,770 mi
Last recorded140,770 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM324 XPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 140,770 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 140,739 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2012 140,684 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 140,684 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 140,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 132,736 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 127,507 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 127,507 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 120,801 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 117,063 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 111,844 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 111,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 106,334 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 106,334 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Jul 2005 106,221 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M324 XPP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M324 XPP, 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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M324 XPP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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