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M300 MXF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,440 mi
Last recorded50,440 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 MXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 50,440 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 48,232 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 46,880 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 45,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,269 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,117 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,509 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 42,508 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,463 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 36,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,597 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,997 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,137 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,150 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,804 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,705 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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M300 MXF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M300 MXF, 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 M300 MXF registered?

M300 MXF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M300 MXF safe to buy?

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