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NY51 AVF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,807 mi
Last recorded116,807 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 AVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 116,807 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 116,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 111,037 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 111,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,219 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion on front and back wish bones suspension.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,214 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 106,862 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,715 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 103,701 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,265 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

excessive travel in handbrake lever.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 101,595 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 101,577 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 99,860 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,398 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,580 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 93,945 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 91,923 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 89,621 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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NY51 AVF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NY51 AVF, 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 NY51 AVF registered?

NY51 AVF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is NY51 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY51 AVF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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