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ALZ 7782

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,647 mi
Last recorded189,647 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 7782
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 189,647 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 181,296 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 178,454 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All $ Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 176,087 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 175,271 miles

Corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Number plate lamp insecure

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

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

Product on rear lights

Pass 4 Apr 2019 173,838 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 171,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 170,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2017 170,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Oil leak differential ()

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2015 169,362 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 169,362 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 167,790 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 167,786 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2013 166,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 166,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 156,249 miles

Offside rear driveshaft seal leaking on diff

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 156,220 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 148,346 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 148,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 146,811 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 142,051 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 130,786 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 120,708 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 120,708 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 120,708 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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ALZ 7782 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 7782, 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 7782 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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