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NIL 9959

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,415 mi
Last recorded124,415 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9959
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 124,415 miles

clutch slipping

Pass 26 Sep 2017 123,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,489 miles

Nearside front wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 4 Aug 2015 120,547 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 119,323 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 117,567 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 116,381 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 114,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 111,714 miles

advisory from previous test no 504419720211

Fail 17 Aug 2010 111,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight damage to chassis rail

Pass 1 Sep 2009 110,705 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 110,675 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate margin is very thin

Pass 1 Sep 2008 109,768 miles

centre brake light slight interaction

fuel cap rubber seal perished

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

osf nsf headlamp patters poor

rear shocks weak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 106,166 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 106,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 100,352 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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NIL 9959 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NIL 9959, 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 NIL 9959 registered?

NIL 9959 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is NIL 9959 safe to buy?

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