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N22 DAC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 DAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 78,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/steering components

Fail 20 Jun 2015 78,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front and off side rear tyres wearing on inner edges

off side front brake pipe corroding

underside covered in undersill but corrosion appearing at various points

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,334 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under side cover in undersill but various areas showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2014 78,297 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under side cover in undersill but various areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,183 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroding

both front and off side rear tyres worn on inner edges

both suspension assemblys corroded

complete exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2013 78,170 miles

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

both front and off side rear tyres wearing on inner edges

complete exhaust corroded

nail in off side front tyre

Pass 5 May 2012 77,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,637 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 77,637 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,959 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 73,921 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,960 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

getting rusty under car.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,732 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 31,339 miles

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

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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N22 DAC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N22 DAC, 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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N22 DAC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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