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M33 YAY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,759 mi
Last recorded75,759 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 YAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 75,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WAERING INNER EDGE 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,337 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 73,182 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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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M33 YAY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M33 YAY, 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 M33 YAY registered?

M33 YAY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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