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D23 EKA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,184 mi
Last recorded82,184 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 EKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 82,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 80,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 73,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,746 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,263 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 69,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 68,776 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 66,060 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 64,223 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,930 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 57,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 54,647 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 49,758 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,218 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,900 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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D23 EKA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 D23 EKA, 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 D23 EKA registered?

D23 EKA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is D23 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 EKA shows 19 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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