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N539 THO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

230,541 mi
Last recorded230,541 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 THO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 230,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 221,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 198,460 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 197,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both o/s and n/s inner sills and arches corroded

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 197,343 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both o/s and n/s inner sills and arches corroded

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 190,367 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose are very close to the wheels on lock to lock it would appear they need adjustment or repair

Fail 1 Aug 2017 190,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing n/s/r floor (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose are very close to the wheels on lock to lock it would appear they need adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Aug 2016 183,707 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 183,703 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail corrosion and damage (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 176,122 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 176,121 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 131,464 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 131,464 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 111,544 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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N539 THO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N539 THO, 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 N539 THO registered?

N539 THO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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