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M512 UDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1831cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

237,945 mi
Last recorded237,945 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM512 UDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,831cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 237,945 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 229,597 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre valves perishing

Both under floor chassis rails slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 218,316 miles

Both chassis rails slightly damaged under floor

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill behind plastic trim (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill behind plastic trim (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 218,316 miles

Both chassis rails slightly damaged under floor

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill behind plastic trim (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill behind plastic trim (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper/hose connection (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 206,711 miles

general underside corrosion to chassis & componenets

Pass 18 Feb 2014 203,674 miles

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

both rear outer sills covered with plastic cappings/ not fully inspected

Fail 13 Feb 2014 203,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear outer sills covered with plastic cappings/ not fully inspected

Pass 22 Feb 2013 197,491 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 197,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 190,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 190,651 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

minor leak of exhaust gasses

osf wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2011 184,578 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 184,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

osr outer sill heavilly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2010 167,245 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 155,687 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

slight bind n/s/f hub

Pass 22 Feb 2008 149,091 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 149,082 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 149,082 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2006 149,069 miles

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

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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M512 UDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,831cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M512 UDP, 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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M512 UDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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