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A5 MXF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,697 mi
Last recorded32,697 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 32,697 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 32,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible offside leds fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 25,856 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 21,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 21,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 17,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 16,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 16,773 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 16,409 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,242 miles

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall slightly split

Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,927 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,317 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 12,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside front and rear wish bones surface corrosion. petrol tank corrosion

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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A5 MXF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A5 MXF, 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 A5 MXF registered?

A5 MXF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A5 MXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 MXF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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