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M9 XDA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 XDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 105,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2024 104,411 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 103,692 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 102,286 miles

both front disc back plates corroded / deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has heavy amount of under seal under neath over all

Fail 8 Sep 2018 102,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front disc back plates corroded / deteriorated

vehicle has heavy amount of under seal under neath over all

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,102 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2017 102,096 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,215 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Part Exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 100,194 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Part Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

mid/rear exhaust deteriorating slightly,slight blow from centre joint gasket.

slight corrosion to suspension coil springs.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 97,762 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2010 95,181 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s outer sill damaged

surface rust on o/s outer sill

Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,899 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 66,152 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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M9 XDA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M9 XDA, 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 M9 XDA registered?

M9 XDA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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