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WIJ 636

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,926 mi
Last recorded63,926 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIJ 636
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 63,926 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 63,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,805 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 62,795 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 57,769 miles

n\s\r inner side wall starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,115 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,991 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,737 miles

O/S FRONT OUTER BRAKE PAD LOW

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,800 miles

O/S FRONT WHEEL SLIGHT DRAG

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMONENT HAVE SURFACE CORROSION CONCURRENT WITH LACK OF USE

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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WIJ 636 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WIJ 636, 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 WIJ 636 registered?

WIJ 636 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is WIJ 636 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIJ 636 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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