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N503 NTC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,199 mi
Last recorded93,199 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 NTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 93,199 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 93,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 92,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2014 89,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 89,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,056 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,173 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,847 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 82,664 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 82,489 miles

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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N503 NTC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N503 NTC, 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 N503 NTC registered?

N503 NTC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is N503 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N503 NTC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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