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DIW 9643

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

183,792 mi
Last recorded183,792 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 9643
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 183,792 miles

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

underside of vehicle suffering corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2023 183,416 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of(upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of(upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of(worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 183,416 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both of (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of(upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both of (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of(upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of(worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 177,304 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 170,958 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 167,130 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 167,130 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake has been binding

Pass 18 Oct 2018 159,797 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 159,560 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 158,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 158,239 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 158,085 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 157,697 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 156,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 156,051 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 155,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 155,789 miles

advise on underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2008 154,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 152,952 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 152,950 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 152,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 150,239 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 150,239 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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DIW 9643 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DIW 9643, 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 DIW 9643 registered?

DIW 9643 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is DIW 9643 safe to buy?

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