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XKZ 1451

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,569 mi
Last recorded75,569 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKZ 1451
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 75,569 miles

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

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

non standard suspension,road wheels and exhaust fitted

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody tray fitted

significant wear to front tyres on the edges

Fail 24 May 2011 75,560 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

imbalance due to the offside front brake having a much lower %effort than the nearside

non standard suspension,road wheels and exhaust fitted

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody tray fitted

significant wear to front tyres on the edges

Pass 27 May 2010 62,026 miles

o/s and n/s lower chassis slight damage

Pass 30 May 2009 47,176 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 47,141 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 47,097 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,975 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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XKZ 1451 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XKZ 1451, 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 XKZ 1451 registered?

XKZ 1451 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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The MOT history for XKZ 1451 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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