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D4 UNN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,007 mi
Last recorded57,007 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 UNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged dig in tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 56,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 56,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,084 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,484 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 53,343 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,552 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,183 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,451 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 44,217 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 42,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear part outter body sill rusty but out side of percribed aera

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,939 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,098 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 39,339 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,696 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 30,386 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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D4 UNN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 D4 UNN, 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 D4 UNN registered?

D4 UNN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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