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673 DVF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,692 mi
Last recorded67,692 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration673 DVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 67,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,677 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 67,584 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 67,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,386 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,337 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,979 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,109 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,376 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,915 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 64,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 64,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 63,752 miles

corrosion started on n/s/r outer sill

heatshield on front exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 63,119 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 62,444 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 61,635 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 58,874 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 58,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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673 DVF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 673 DVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 673 DVF registered?

673 DVF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 673 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 673 DVF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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