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MAZ 9415

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,176 mi
Last recorded100,176 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 9415
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 100,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 87,644 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,408 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 78,142 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 77,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,552 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 76,370 miles

Rear wheel archs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 75,216 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 73,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 71,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,174 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 70,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 68,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 67,198 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 65,888 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 64,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2011 64,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 63,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2010 63,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 62,017 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2009 61,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 59,615 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 57,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 55,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 9415 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 9415, 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 9415 registered?

MAZ 9415 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is MAZ 9415 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 9415 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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