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A3 GTV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,799 mi
Last recorded46,799 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 46,799 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 46,243 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 45,719 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,815 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,068 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,631 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 43,609 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,902 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,342 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,759 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s front brake binding slightly,advise brake inspection with wheels removed.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 39,846 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,091 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,606 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,898 miles

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

corrosion on nearside rear outer sill

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,772 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,241 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,499 miles

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 21 Jul 2006 30,309 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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A3 GTV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 A3 GTV, 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 A3 GTV registered?

A3 GTV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for A3 GTV 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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