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M702 TBU

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Lpg 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

217,932 mi
Last recorded217,932 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM702 TBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 217,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 217,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 216,886 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 216,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (both sides) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 215,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 210,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 208,522 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 208,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 206,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 202,985 miles

underside of vehicle starting to corrode but not hold

Pass 19 Jun 2015 198,476 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 198,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2014 194,735 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyre in poor condition

rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 185,214 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 185,214 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 165,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 139,287 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 133,896 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2010 133,896 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2009 123,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 123,008 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 111,356 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 99,937 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 4 May 2007 99,937 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

clutch slave cyl leaking

Pass 8 May 2006 90,172 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 90,165 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamps are not a matched pair

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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M702 TBU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M702 TBU, 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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M702 TBU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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