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M994 FYJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

224,168 mi
Last recorded224,168 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM994 FYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 224,168 miles

rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2016 224,168 miles

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

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 18 May 2015 220,833 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 219,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 216,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake shows signs of binding but free at time of test

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills, nearside front floor pan, offside rear outer sill and offside front wing

Pass 17 May 2012 213,160 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

NSR road wheel slightly stiff to turn.

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight gearbox and engine oil leaks.

Fail 17 May 2012 213,160 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

NSR road wheel slightly stiff to turn.

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight gearbox and engine oil leaks.

Pass 13 May 2011 206,166 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 206,164 miles

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

corrosion not through all skins o/s/r outer sill + o/s/r inner wheel arch

engine oil leak

front brake pads very thin

o/s/f coil spring corroding

Pass 21 May 2010 200,179 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2010 200,177 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 199,041 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 199,041 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 190,836 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 190,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 183,425 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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M994 FYJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M994 FYJ, 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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M994 FYJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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