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MAZ 2356

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,100 mi
Last recorded124,100 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 2356
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 124,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,947 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,678 miles

many items under car corroded but not MOT FAILABLE.

near side rear tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 87,642 miles

both rear brake discs corroding inner & outer faces

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,127 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,638 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 77,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,810 miles

both front brake discs corroded due to being standing for 6 months

both sides inner sills and chassis rails showing signs of corrosion but have both been treated with red oxide preventative

n/s washer jet leaking but hitting screen and working ok

Pass 2 Jun 2009 75,263 miles

(advise) front and rear suspension and steering components surface corrosion starting

(advise) n/s and o/s chassis rails slight damage but still structually safe

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,265 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 73,259 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

heavy corrosion on n/s sill

rear exhaust mountings starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2007 72,894 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 72,864 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2006 112,050 miles

corroison to all flexi ferrules

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe bline

general corroison under vehicle

rear brakes not rising at same rate bline

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 2356 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 MAZ 2356, 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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MAZ 2356 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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