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M969 ATW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

214,712 mi
Last recorded214,712 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM969 ATW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2019 214,712 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 205,450 miles

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

exhaust noisey

rust patches

some bushes worn

Fail 27 Jan 2018 205,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

exhaust noisey

rust patches

some bushes worn

Pass 3 Feb 2017 177,633 miles

chips on screen

exhaust slightly noisy

rear shocks damp

rear tyres just off limits

Fail 2 Feb 2017 177,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

chips on screen

exhaust slightly noisy

rear shocks damp

rear tyres just off limits

Pass 9 Feb 2016 147,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 147,127 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 136,008 miles

Some sill corrosion.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 136,001 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 135,938 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 131,335 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 131,335 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 128,018 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 128,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 124,999 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 121,228 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 117,577 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 117,577 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 113,642 miles

both rear sills corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2008 109,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 104,606 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 100,826 miles

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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M969 ATW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M969 ATW, 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 M969 ATW registered?

M969 ATW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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