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MAZ 1544

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

192,980 mi
Last recorded192,980 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 1544
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 192,980 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 192,594 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 192,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2024 190,917 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 190,917 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 188,690 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 184,189 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 183,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 182,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 178,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 174,567 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 170,975 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2015 165,329 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 165,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Severe corrosion to o/s/f (Near 'A' pillar)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 165,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Severe corrosion to o/s/f (Near 'A' pillar)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 161,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,716 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,716 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 153,553 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 149,968 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 148,786 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 148,786 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 147,864 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 147,864 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 45,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 143,460 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 143,460 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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MAZ 1544 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MAZ 1544, 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 MAZ 1544 registered?

MAZ 1544 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is MAZ 1544 safe to buy?

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