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MIL 5065

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,080 mi
Last recorded128,080 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 5065
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 128,080 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms...... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 128,076 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms...... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 127,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 127,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear........ (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 127,427 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 127,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation also binding...... (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 127,066 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 127,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill........ (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor........ (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,724 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake........

Pass 30 Mar 2018 125,678 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 125,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

slight bind on nearside front brake......

Pass 17 Feb 2017 125,008 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 123,538 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 123,526 miles

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control loose.... (2.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 123,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 122,561 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 120,319 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 19,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,636 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 5065 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 63.2%.

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 5065, 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 5065 registered?

MIL 5065 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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