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ELZ 4689

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,043 mi
Last recorded140,043 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 4689
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 140,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body undersealed in places

Pass 27 Jul 2012 113,630 miles

surface corrosion to suspension wishbones.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,541 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 158,263 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 158,263 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 153,247 miles

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

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

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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ELZ 4689 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ELZ 4689, 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 ELZ 4689 registered?

ELZ 4689 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is ELZ 4689 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 4689 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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