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AKZ 9522

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,050 mi
Last recorded41,050 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 9522
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 41,050 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 40,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 39,914 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 39,832 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2022 36,982 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 36,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021
Fail 22 Jun 2021 35,094 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,428 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 30,466 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 30,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,974 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 9522 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 9522, 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

How do I check the history of AKZ 9522?

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What year was AKZ 9522 registered?

AKZ 9522 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 1998.

Is AKZ 9522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 9522 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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