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N10 CHY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,227 mi
Last recorded106,227 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 CHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 105,095 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 105,094 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 105,078 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 95,803 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 90,976 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 81,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 70,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 61,660 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 61,660 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 57,769 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 57,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge †Both rear tyres worn uneven ( pressure too high )

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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N10 CHY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N10 CHY, 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 N10 CHY registered?

N10 CHY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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The MOT history for N10 CHY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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