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AKZ 4822

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

144,735 mi
Last recorded144,735 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4822
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 144,735 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 143,102 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 142,218 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 140,146 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 137,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 135,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear coilover spring seats set at different heights

Fail 27 Mar 2020 135,249 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coilover spring seats set at different heights

Pass 21 Nov 2018 130,658 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle is 1992 evidence provided

Pass 4 Dec 2017 128,217 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 126,729 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 117,038 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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AKZ 4822 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AKZ 4822, 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 AKZ 4822 registered?

AKZ 4822 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for AKZ 4822 shows 11 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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