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A14 MXV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,960 mi
Last recorded71,960 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 71,960 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 70,560 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,383 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,233 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,192 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,475 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,143 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 59,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,907 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,976 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,476 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,310 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,637 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,420 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,897 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 41,897 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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A14 MXV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A14 MXV, 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 A14 MXV registered?

A14 MXV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is A14 MXV safe to buy?

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