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ALZ 3805

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,675 mi
Last recorded128,675 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 3805
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 128,675 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 126,936 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 124,456 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

Wipers smeary

Fail 26 Jan 2024 124,456 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

Wipers smeary

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 122,030 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 119,232 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,794 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 115,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 109,708 miles

both rear sill ends corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 109,638 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear sill ends corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 105,088 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on min' limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 95,896 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 94,756 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 93,457 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 93,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 92,626 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 91,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,987 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 89,987 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 86,431 miles

O/S/F lower power steering pipe corroded.

O/S/R inner brake pipe corroded slightly

O/S/R tyre has 2mm min tread left.

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 83,708 miles

Both rear inner brake pads look low.

N/S/R & O/S/R outer sills corroded.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in steering rack when wiggled under load.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 79,180 miles

Rear inner brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 77,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 70,659 miles

rear anti roll bar starting to corrode

Pass 22 Dec 2005 62,624 miles

both front tyres poor condition-near/side knobly

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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ALZ 3805 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ALZ 3805, 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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ALZ 3805 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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