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P13 MMR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,287 mi
Last recorded100,287 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 MMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 100,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

long travel on park brake

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,459 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 19 Oct 2010 75,091 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all disc rusty

front plate cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,091 miles

all disc rusty

front plate cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 8 May 2007 36,498 miles

acceptable damaged to both chassis legs

front number cracked

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 May 2006 32,268 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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P13 MMR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P13 MMR, 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 P13 MMR registered?

P13 MMR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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The MOT history for P13 MMR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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