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AKZ 8023

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,088 mi
Last recorded118,088 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 8023
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,088 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,629 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 108,354 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 121,292 miles

Non Standard Seats Fitted, but meets Requirements

Non Standard Uk Number Plate Fitted To rear

Slight Corrosion to Underbody

Tape Fitted To Body NSR

Pass 26 Jul 2010 120,847 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 120,370 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 120,370 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 119,695 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 119,695 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 118,766 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 118,189 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 118,189 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 118,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 8023 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AKZ 8023, 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 AKZ 8023 registered?

AKZ 8023 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is AKZ 8023 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 8023 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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