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A20 DOD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,952 mi
Last recorded159,952 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 159,952 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 158,413 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 156,971 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 156,163 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 155,082 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 154,416 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 153,536 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 152,649 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 151,935 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 150,723 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 150,723 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 147,291 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 143,264 miles

Both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 137,295 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 129,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 121,757 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 112,205 miles

hlight faded on nearside requires rear discs next service

Pass 9 Jul 2008 99,961 miles

front pads low ///////

Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,752 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 86,752 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 73,821 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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A20 DOD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 A20 DOD, 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

How do I check the history of A20 DOD?

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What year was A20 DOD registered?

A20 DOD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is A20 DOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 DOD shows 22 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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