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MAZ 2106

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,436 mi
Last recorded120,436 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 2106
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,436 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all over corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,177 miles

Both front tyres have low tread on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 171,987 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 171,984 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 171,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside wiper rubber split

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 164,951 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin

Fail 13 Apr 2015 164,929 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 28 Mar 2014 157,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 147,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 135,248 miles

heavily surface corroded to suspension components front and rear

heavily surface corrosion to front floor pans and inner sills and front and rear sub-frames

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear fog lamp switch poorly mounted

Fail 19 Mar 2012 135,248 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

heavily surface corroded to suspension components front and rear

heavily surface corrosion to front floor pans and inner sills and front and rear sub-frames

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear fog lamp switch poorly mounted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 119,905 miles

Advanced corrosion to subframes and components

All shock absorber boots deteriorated

Corrosion to floor pans and sill ends

Deep cut to tread o/s/r tyre

Fog light switch poorly mounted

N/s park brake low effort

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

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

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

Slight delamination to rear number plate

Some inbalance to front brakes

Some wear, corrsion and pitting to rear discs

Both front tyre carcasses deteriorating

N/s/f tyre worn close to limits

N/s/r tyre deteriorating and bald inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 103,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,330 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 96,330 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,724 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 89,667 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 88,090 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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MAZ 2106 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MAZ 2106, 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 MAZ 2106 registered?

MAZ 2106 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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