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M624 VRA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

220,537 mi
Last recorded220,537 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM624 VRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 220,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 210,278 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 201,930 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 190,851 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 175,454 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 148,873 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 148,812 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 129,068 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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M624 VRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M624 VRA, 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 M624 VRA registered?

M624 VRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is M624 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M624 VRA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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