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P142 UAV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,051 mi
Last recorded44,051 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 UAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 44,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 43,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,726 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Front brake pads wearing low (att soon)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,682 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 43,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,462 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads wearing low (Att soon)

High spot noted on offside rear brake disc during brake roller test

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2015 43,462 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads wearing low (Att soon)

High spot noted on offside rear brake disc during brake roller test

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside wiper blade perished

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front and rear tyre valves badly perished (attention soon)

both front and rear tyres starting to crack

front brake pads appear worn to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,446 miles

Rear tyres perished

Front brakepads wearing low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,875 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,339 miles

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

front inner brake pads worn to legal limit

rear brake balance requires attention

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,716 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 37,156 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,771 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

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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P142 UAV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P142 UAV, 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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P142 UAV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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