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N367 NGT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,447 mi
Last recorded184,447 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN367 NGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 184,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 172,615 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 168,071 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 154,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 147,297 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Fail 25 Aug 2013 147,297 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Pass 16 Jun 2012 136,904 miles

Front and rear brake disc's corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2012 136,904 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front and rear brake disc's corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 131,229 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 120,428 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 120,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 103,600 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 102,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

sills corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 92,646 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 92,646 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

heat shield adrift.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 89,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate is cracked slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2006 78,812 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 78,812 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N367 NGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N367 NGT, 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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N367 NGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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