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N101 MFV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,164 mi
Last recorded67,164 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 MFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 67,164 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Engine light on dash

Under vehicle has been fully undersealed incl brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

brake pipes have been undersealed

under-sideof vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 6 May 2016 65,152 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle has been undersealed including brake and fuel pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,814 miles

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

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

rear silencer baffels noisy

unside of vehicle has been heavly unsealed

Fail 28 Apr 2014 62,792 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer baffels noisy

unside of vehicle has been heavly unsealed

Pass 1 May 2013 59,786 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 59,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

center brake light dim

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,601 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 57,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 41,609 miles

o/s/f tyre perrished and cracked

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre cracked amd perrished

Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,609 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cracked amd perrished

o/s/f tyre perrished and cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,426 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 36,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS WORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,091 miles

both rear brake discs corrosion

both rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2008 36,091 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake discs corrosion

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,069 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 36,061 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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N101 MFV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc 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 N101 MFV, 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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N101 MFV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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