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M44 MXV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,647 mi
Last recorded171,647 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 171,647 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 171,647 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 169,808 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 169,808 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 164,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 159,904 miles

All 4 shock absorbers and springs fitted with covers making them impossible to examine

Fail 15 Sep 2022 159,901 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Test abandoned (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

All 4 shock absorbers and springs fitted with covers making them impossible to examine

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 158,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated battery negative cable (4.11 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 158,414 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated battery negative cable (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 155,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 152,124 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 147,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 135,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 121,976 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 121,976 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 109,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2013 107,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perishing no cords or bulges

Fail 25 Oct 2013 107,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perishing no cords or bulges

Pass 9 Nov 2012 101,740 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 101,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 96,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,952 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 89,544 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,319 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 85,319 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 74,296 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 60,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 51,672 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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M44 MXV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M44 MXV, 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 M44 MXV registered?

M44 MXV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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