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UBZ 3619

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

174,999 mi
Last recorded174,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 3619
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 174,999 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2011 174,971 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 172,154 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion and slight run out on o/s front brake disc

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 172,104 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion and slight run out on o/s front brake disc

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 161,805 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 161,805 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2008 145,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 136,346 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 136,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 126,595 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 126,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2005 116,069 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 116,069 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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UBZ 3619 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UBZ 3619, 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 UBZ 3619 registered?

UBZ 3619 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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