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M819 UDP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

254,999 mi
Last recorded254,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM819 UDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2017 254,999 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing/sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing/sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill/wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill/wing (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 252,273 miles

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

Front Wipers slow but still clears windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Door has damage

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre Perished and Split

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 252,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour purple (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing Ball joint castle nut has no split pin (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour purple (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Wipers slow but still clears windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Door has damage

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre Perished and Split

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 24,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2015 249,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 24,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 24,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 242,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 232,732 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 232,732 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,998 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 21,998 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 204,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 191,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 189,402 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 188,129 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

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

p.a.s pipes going into steering rack rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2007 159,392 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 159,392 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 7 Jul 2006 130,698 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 30,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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M819 UDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M819 UDP, 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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M819 UDP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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