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M40 DSF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 DSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2015 83,975 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Underside of car corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspenion components corroded

nearside front floor corroded

offside front floor corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,330 miles

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust corroded

Underbody Corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,494 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspenion components corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 77,494 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspenion components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,811 miles

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underbody corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 76,404 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,404 miles

All suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 75,733 miles

all suspenion components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,741 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 73,741 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,969 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 68,969 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 62,228 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 55,561 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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M40 DSF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M40 DSF, 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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M40 DSF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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