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17 FRH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,343 mi
Last recorded7,343 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 FRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 7,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 6,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 6,323 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 6,148 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 5,949 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 5,949 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 5,867 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 5,140 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 5,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 5,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,745 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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17 FRH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 17 FRH, 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 17 FRH registered?

17 FRH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is 17 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 FRH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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