MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
clutch slipping
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front wheel tight to turn by hand
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advisory from previous test no 504419720211
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
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear number plate margin is very thin
centre brake light slight interaction
fuel cap rubber seal perished
nsr tyre sidewall damaged
osf nsf headlamp patters poor
rear shocks weak
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for NIL 9959 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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