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A5 NAV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,380 mi
Last recorded69,380 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 69,380 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 68,497 miles

Corrosion nearside and offside rear inner arches

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Pass 23 May 2024 67,460 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 May 2024 67,456 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 May 2023 66,633 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,810 miles

Nearside Front brake slight lagging

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 65,810 miles

Nearside Front brake slight lagging

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose fixing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 65,104 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 64,177 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 62,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fouling on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 61,672 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2017 59,872 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 57,853 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

whole underbody corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 56,215 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2014 54,728 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 52,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 51,687 miles

Wiper blades wearing.

Offside rear sill going rusty.

Pass 19 May 2011 50,120 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 48,834 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 46,696 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 45,516 miles

Offside rear outer sill rusting.

Fail 22 May 2008 45,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear outer sill rusting.

Pass 14 May 2007 43,717 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 41,869 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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A5 NAV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NAV, 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 A5 NAV registered?

A5 NAV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is A5 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 NAV shows 24 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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