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M706 BTU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,773 mi
Last recorded65,773 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM706 BTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,773 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,488 miles

Temperature gauge rose to almost the red zone before the cooling fan operated.

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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M706 BTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M706 BTU, 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 M706 BTU registered?

M706 BTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M706 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M706 BTU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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