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C2 RTA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,111 mi
Last recorded55,111 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 RTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 55,111 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 55,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 55,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 54,369 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 53,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,128 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 50,616 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 47,024 miles

o/s and n/s sills starting to corrode.

Pass 21 May 2007 43,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,366 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 RTA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RTA, 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

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What year was C2 RTA registered?

C2 RTA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C2 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 RTA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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