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M476 SUJ

1998 Mazda MX5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

302,463 mi
Last recorded302,463 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX5129,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM476 SUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 302,463 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 290,891 miles

Unable to fully assess repairs done to outer sills

Fail 24 May 2014 290,758 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Unable to fully assess repairs done to outer sills

Pass 24 May 2013 278,124 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 264,437 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)

o/s & n/s/r sills starting to corrode

Pass 25 May 2011 250,997 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 234,275 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 234,275 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 229,040 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 229,040 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 218,423 miles

nsr tyre getting close to limit

Fail 28 May 2008 218,423 miles

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

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

nsr tyre getting close to limit

Pass 30 May 2007 194,807 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 194,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2006 184,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2006 184,572 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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M476 SUJ is a 1998 Mazda MX5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 129,870 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M476 SUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M476 SUJ registered?

M476 SUJ is a 1998 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is M476 SUJ safe to buy?

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