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M356 GAP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,770 mi
Last recorded116,770 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 GAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 116,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 112,459 miles

Offside Rear outer sill / wheel arch rust

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2016 112,437 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear outer sill / wheel arch rust

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 111,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 111,659 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 111,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 109,739 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 109,707 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 108,490 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres wearing uneven & tread low.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/f side & indicator lamp cracked.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 106,968 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 105,409 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front side lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 May 2009 104,064 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front registration plate cracked

nearside front indicator/ sidelight lens cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2008 102,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 May 2008 102,120 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2007 99,881 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 99,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2006 97,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 May 2006 97,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked

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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M356 GAP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M356 GAP, 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 M356 GAP registered?

M356 GAP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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