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A2 TVW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,416 mi
Last recorded36,416 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 36,416 miles

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 36,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 35,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 35,436 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 36,186 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 34,437 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 33,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 29,989 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 26,323 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 22,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,312 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,040 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 11,611 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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A2 TVW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A2 TVW, 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 A2 TVW registered?

A2 TVW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is A2 TVW safe to buy?

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