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N123 GAV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,422 mi
Last recorded98,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 GAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 98,422 miles

front & rear suspension / subframes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,291 miles

Front and rear subframe and suspension corroded

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

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 95,456 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 95,456 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 94,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 92,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 May 2022 92,830 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

front to rear brake pipe corroded in places

rear brake pipe corroded in places

Pass 19 May 2021 91,173 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded and in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2020 91,078 miles

offside rear wheel arch in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2019 89,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 89,758 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 87,367 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 85,711 miles

all tyres perished on outer edges

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 81,897 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 81,894 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 78,721 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 78,718 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 74,258 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 74,253 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 69,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 63,958 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,884 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,427 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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N123 GAV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N123 GAV, 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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N123 GAV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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