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M635 NPH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,592 mi
Last recorded105,592 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM635 NPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,592 miles

Vehicle chassis deteriating in places.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 105,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle chassis corroding in places

Pass 27 May 2015 103,817 miles

N/s and o/s chassis rails deteriated/corrodeded in places.

Fail 26 May 2015 103,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s and o/s chassis rails deteriated/corrodeded in places.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 101,772 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Fail 21 Feb 2014 101,772 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Coolant leak

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Fail 2 May 2013 101,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,154 miles

discs worn

f/ suspension rusty

n/s chassis damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2011 96,154 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

discs worn

f/ suspension rusty

n/s chassis damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,127 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 93,116 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 91,331 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 91,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 90,152 miles

both center chassis damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2007 90,152 miles

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

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

both center chassis damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2006 87,056 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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M635 NPH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M635 NPH, 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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M635 NPH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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