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XJI 7493

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,378 mi
Last recorded83,378 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 7493
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,378 miles

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

long handbrake travel

nearside mirror glass cracked

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,357 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,290 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,237 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear light lens broken

slight binding to nearside front brake

Fail 23 Jan 2014

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,854 miles

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 22 Dec 2011 63,951 miles

some wear to offside rear tyre.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 62,170 miles

offside front window not working,offside rear tyre wearing slightly

Fail 16 Dec 2010 62,170 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front window not working,offside rear tyre wearing slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,915 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked,oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,812 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,360 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 42,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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XJI 7493 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XJI 7493, 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 XJI 7493 registered?

XJI 7493 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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