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M19 PLC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 PLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 83,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill lip, covered in underseal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

nearside dipped beam slightly dim

Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 76,046 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 65,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,619 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframes Both front wishbones (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,452 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 65,425 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 65,191 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 65,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,887 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 64,077 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,694 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,960 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,535 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 59,737 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front upper and lower suspension arms are corroded

both rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,728 miles

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

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

front wish bones very corroded, would advise treating

parking brake near to end of travel

wiper blades torn would advise replacement

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,952 miles

rear disc corroded

rear n/s wheel b inding

rear pads low

Fail 19 Feb 2009 55,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear disc corroded

rear n/s wheel b inding

rear pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,473 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,516 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 47,891 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,021 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 44,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M19 PLC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 M19 PLC, 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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M19 PLC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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