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B5 TGP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,001 mi
Last recorded43,001 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 TGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 43,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 42,270 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 41,491 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 41,063 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 39,725 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 39,158 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 38,681 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,042 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,930 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 36,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,580 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,717 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,690 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 33,690 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 33,437 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 32,955 miles

n/s rear outer sill and wheel arch has silght corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,939 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,214 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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B5 TGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B5 TGP, 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 B5 TGP registered?

B5 TGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is B5 TGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 TGP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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