MOT Status
ValidMileage
51,625 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine oil slightly low
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust - rear silencer is deteriorating.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, rear. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Minor oil leak
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear outer lower wings starting to corrode
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tyres spliting in the tread
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N165 DRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 N165 DRJ, 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 N165 DRJ registered?
N165 DRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1998.
Is N165 DRJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for N165 DRJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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