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MYM 24

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,776 mi
Last recorded17,776 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYM 24
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 17,776 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 17,776 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 17,584 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 May 2017 17,054 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 16,752 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,345 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished on outer edges and tread worn on outer edges.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 15,011 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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MYM 24 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MYM 24, 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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How do I check the history of MYM 24?

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What year was MYM 24 registered?

MYM 24 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is MYM 24 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYM 24 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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