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M331 CCR

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,466 mi
Last recorded120,466 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM331 CCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 120,466 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 120,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 119,113 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 119,113 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 116,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 116,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 114,686 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 103,208 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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M331 CCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M331 CCR, 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 M331 CCR registered?

M331 CCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is M331 CCR safe to buy?

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