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FRZ 9299

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,168 mi
Last recorded114,168 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 9299
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 114,168 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 114,152 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 114,118 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,052 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,905 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 113,895 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 113,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,332 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 95,013 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,349 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 93,349 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 90,960 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 90,960 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2008 88,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 83,377 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 83,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 75,287 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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FRZ 9299 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FRZ 9299, 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 FRZ 9299 registered?

FRZ 9299 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is FRZ 9299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 9299 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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