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MXZ 233

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,774 mi
Last recorded142,774 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXZ 233
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 142,774 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 138,263 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

h/brake poor 17%

n/s front side lamp poor

oil dampness under engine

Pass 10 Jun 2024 131,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 129,505 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,477 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 126,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,812 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,908 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres scrubbing on rear inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 119,302 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 119,267 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

wants wheels tracking

Fail 2 Aug 2012 114,896 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 114,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 112,302 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 108,214 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,748 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 103,172 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,823 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 92,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f and o/s/f shock dust covers peryished

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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MXZ 233 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXZ 233, 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 MXZ 233 registered?

MXZ 233 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is MXZ 233 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MXZ 233 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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