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M7 EVT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,694 mi
Last recorded210,694 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 EVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 210,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2019 194,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 192,732 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 192,728 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 188,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 184,751 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 181,229 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 181,229 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 176,571 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 170,444 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 163,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 163,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 153,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 153,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2010 147,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 139,557 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 137,189 miles

Corrosion on rear of both outer sills

Front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Feb 2007 135,160 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 135,160 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 128,589 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 128,589 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M7 EVT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M7 EVT, 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 M7 EVT registered?

M7 EVT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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