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N137 BRD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,291 mi
Last recorded108,291 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 BRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 108,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,308 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f side/indicator lamp becoming insecure

various slight oil leaks

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,352 miles

exhaust system becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre becoming worn and perished (3mm)

o/s/f tyre becoming perished

Fail 9 Jun 2015 104,352 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

exhaust system becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre becoming worn and perished (3mm)

o/s/f tyre becoming perished

Pass 28 May 2014 100,696 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn at edges

o/s/f tyre perishing

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,470 miles

front brake discs & pads starting to become worn/corroded

offside door mirror starting to become insecure

slight oil leaks

wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,848 miles

emission's poor, Co fast idle

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,970 miles

centre brake lamp not working disconected

Pass 15 Jun 2010 90,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,629 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,866 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

corrosion to rear of outer door sills

Fail 24 Sep 2008 86,866 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

corrosion to rear of outer door sills

Pass 21 Sep 2007 84,465 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 78,271 miles

both front brake disc/s are corroded poor condtion

both rear tyre/s are perished

exhaust corroded

vehicle corroded on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Sep 2006 78,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,485 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N137 BRD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N137 BRD, 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 N137 BRD registered?

N137 BRD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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