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UBZ 4830

1998 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,316 mi
Last recorded195,316 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 4830
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 195,316 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 195,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 189,334 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 189,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2016 186,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 185,810 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 230,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 225,862 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 197,699 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 170,099 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2007 137,909 miles

near side rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 15 Nov 2006 106,374 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 106,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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 4830 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBZ 4830, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBZ 4830 registered?

UBZ 4830 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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The MOT history for UBZ 4830 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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