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UBZ 5700

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,128 mi
Last recorded32,128 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 5700
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,128 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded(surface )

Pass 8 Feb 2019 32,122 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 31,919 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 31,567 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,382 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 31,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,771 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,095 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,329 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 29,327 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,684 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 28,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,779 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,183 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,048 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 5700 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 5700, 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 5700 registered?

UBZ 5700 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is UBZ 5700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBZ 5700 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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