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MIL 3927

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,992 mi
Last recorded230,992 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 3927
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 230,992 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 230,944 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 227,958 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 24 Sep 2013 227,958 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 27 Sep 2012 225,065 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 225,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 210,182 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 210,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 191,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 179,998 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 179,910 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 167,491 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 160,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 157,763 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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MIL 3927 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MIL 3927, 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 MIL 3927 registered?

MIL 3927 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is MIL 3927 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 3927 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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