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S923 NFV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,805 mi
Last recorded123,805 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 NFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 123,805 miles

both front chassis legs corroded

exhaust system touching rear diff

front position lights have blue tint

front suspension ball joint dust covers perished

front wipers split

nearside front position lamp dim

registration plate bulbs have blue tint

Fail 15 Nov 2014 123,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front chassis legs corroded

exhaust system touching rear diff

front position lights have blue tint

front suspension ball joint dust covers perished

front wipers split

nearside front position lamp dim

registration plate bulbs have blue tint

Pass 6 Dec 2013 117,064 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 117,053 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Nov 2012 111,723 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamp light output slightly green

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2012 111,723 miles

headlamp light output slightly green

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2011 105,853 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 96,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2010 96,300 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2009 89,775 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 89,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 82,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 77,653 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 77,552 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 72,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2005 64,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S923 NFV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S923 NFV, 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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S923 NFV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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