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MAZ 5794

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,943 mi
Last recorded93,943 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 5794
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 93,943 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 92,410 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 92,410 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 90,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 89,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 87,985 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 87,982 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ALL (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 87,480 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,134 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,209 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,351 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,029 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 81,250 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 79,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 146,963 miles

intermitent fault in mainbeam

slight damage to n/s rear lamp but no white light showing

Pass 5 May 2006 139,430 miles

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

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 5794 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 5794, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAZ 5794 registered?

MAZ 5794 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is MAZ 5794 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 5794 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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