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MAZ 2386

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,022 mi
Last recorded83,022 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 2386
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 83,022 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 80,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 80,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 78,686 miles

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

front&rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 76,284 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension area corroded but not excessive

Fail 23 Apr 2022 76,234 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension area corroded but not excessive

Fail 16 Apr 2022 76,169 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear suspension area corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2021 74,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,148 miles

Front Tyres wear inner and outer edges

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2018 68,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,424 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe (3.6.B.2c)

general surface corrosion to undercarridge

Pass 18 May 2016 64,994 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 64,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 62,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,779 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,598 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,788 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,492 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,929 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,817 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 36,285 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 35,021 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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MAZ 2386 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 2386, 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 2386 registered?

MAZ 2386 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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