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MAZ 7424

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

97,987 mi
Last recorded97,987 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 7424
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 97,987 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 97,715 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 90,694 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,753 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 88,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Faulty connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Faulty connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,756 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 87,755 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 86,723 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,661 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 84,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,950 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 80,328 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F brake binding very slightly when jacked up and rotated by hand - not giving a reading on brake rollers.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,431 miles

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

Offside headlight lens deteriorated.

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 79,431 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside headlight lens deteriorated.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,747 miles

Offside headlight lens cloudy.

Pass 16 May 2012 76,600 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 76,589 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2011 74,343 miles

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

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

both front wiper poor condition

Pass 26 May 2010 70,193 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 70,189 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2009 65,798 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2009 65,798 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 May 2008 61,659 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 61,659 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nsf tyre perrished

Pass 2 May 2007 57,829 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 53,606 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 53,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 7424 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 MAZ 7424, 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 7424 registered?

MAZ 7424 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for MAZ 7424 shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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