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MAZ 2398

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,683 mi
Last recorded104,683 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 2398
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 104,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 103,235 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 102,201 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 96,865 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 95,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill/arch corrosion

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

Offside Rear sill/arch corrosion

steering wheel?

Fail 6 Sep 2019 94,957 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear sill/arch corrosion

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

Offside Rear sill/arch corrosion

steering wheel?

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,186 miles

Nearside exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,313 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2016 68,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,845 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 67,044 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,333 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 67,333 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,929 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 48,229 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,869 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 46,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,161 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 2398 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 2398, 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAZ 2398 registered?

MAZ 2398 is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 1991.

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