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M471 CCR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

211,075 mi
Last recorded211,075 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 CCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 211,075 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 211,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 206,496 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 206,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 201,046 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 201,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 200,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 200,188 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,760 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 18,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 183,511 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 183,551 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 174,516 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 162,121 miles

o/s outer sill blistering

rear brakes poor

slight blowing on exhaust middle section

Pass 7 Apr 2008 144,097 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 125,458 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 125,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

steering harsh.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 119,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 118,828 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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M471 CCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M471 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 M471 CCR registered?

M471 CCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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