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M750 TBU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,164 mi
Last recorded113,164 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM750 TBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 113,164 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 111,794 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 110,498 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 107,014 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 107,014 miles

Emissions not tested co to high for machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 103,974 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 103,974 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 101,381 miles

BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION O/S AND N/S INNER SILL FLOOR AREA

Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,343 miles

brake fluid around clutch slave cylinder

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,415 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017
Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,338 miles

battery insecure

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,132 miles

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

wheel studs tight on wheel but wrong stud fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2015 79,132 miles

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

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

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

wheel studs tight on wheel but wrong stud fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,757 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 70,757 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,760 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 63,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,286 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 57,282 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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M750 TBU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M750 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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What year was M750 TBU registered?

M750 TBU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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