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N712 NTC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,476 mi
Last recorded140,476 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 NTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 140,476 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 140,465 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 137,256 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 136,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 121,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

bodywork damage to nearside wing and bumper corner

bonnet hinges seizing

drivers wiper blade splitting

engine undertray fitted

front registration plate cracked

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front indicator lens cracked and condensation inside lamp unit

Pass 30 Aug 2006 121,884 miles

engine under tray fitted

front number plate craked

front pads wearing low

hand brake travel

n/s/f indicator lens craked and condensated

oil leaks

small split in o/s/f wiper

Fail 23 Aug 2006 121,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet hinges seizing

drivers wiper blade splitting

engine undertray fitted

front registration plate cracked

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front indicator lens cracked and condensation inside lamp unit

paintwork damage to nearside rear quarter panel and rear bumper

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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N712 NTC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N712 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 N712 NTC registered?

N712 NTC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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