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M14 SPE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 SPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,735 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 76,613 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,264 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 73,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 69,044 miles

general corrosion to underside components including suspension components

Fail 17 Aug 2023 69,044 miles

Front Registration plate insecure top lamination separated from numberplate (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure top lamination separated from numberplate (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner face slightly pitted,scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general corrosion to underside components including suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2022 63,375 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 63,375 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,212 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))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 62,212 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 60,399 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 60,399 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,898 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,398 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 57,398 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 56,290 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 56,283 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,998 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,097 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,597 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,658 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,326 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 34,178 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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M14 SPE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M14 SPE, 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 M14 SPE registered?

M14 SPE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is M14 SPE safe to buy?

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