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AEZ 9343

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,601 mi
Last recorded66,601 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 9343
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 66,601 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 64,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 61,856 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 59,448 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 56,888 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 55,061 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 53,028 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,659 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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AEZ 9343 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AEZ 9343, 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 AEZ 9343 registered?

AEZ 9343 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is AEZ 9343 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 9343 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AEZ 9343 have outstanding finance?

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