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C2 CUD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 CUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 94,347 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 92,937 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 92,129 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 90,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,151 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,416 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,201 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,863 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,430 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,606 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,265 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,799 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 79,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 74,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,199 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,038 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,925 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 45,318 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 38,845 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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C2 CUD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C2 CUD, 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 C2 CUD registered?

C2 CUD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is C2 CUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 CUD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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