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A4 FPN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,560 mi
Last recorded202,560 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 202,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 201,676 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 201,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/ inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Catalyst heat shield loose

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Partially insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 201,345 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 201,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 201,168 miles

Both sills and lower wings corroded, but not in any prescribed areas.

Under body and suspension rusty

shock absorber covers perished

Fail 7 Aug 2020 201,168 miles

Both sills and lower wings corroded, but not in any prescribed areas.

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Under body and suspension rusty

shock absorber covers perished

Pass 26 Jul 2019 200,835 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust shield perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded , not likely to become detached

Offside Front Lower wing corroded not likely not become detached

Offside Front shock absorber dust guard perished

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded not likely to become detached

Pass 12 Sep 2018 199,933 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 199,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 198,090 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 193,850 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 193,850 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 191,091 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 191,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 188,846 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 185,797 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 185,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 182,153 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 182,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 179,347 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 177,209 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 177,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lamaba sensor not connected

Pass 26 Sep 2007 173,026 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 168,419 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 168,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Both chassis rails dented and damaged

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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A4 FPN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A4 FPN, 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 A4 FPN registered?

A4 FPN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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