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N12 PRB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,441 mi
Last recorded88,441 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 PRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 88,441 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,214 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,075 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 88,050 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main too off side rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 87,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,188 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,846 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 86,676 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,536 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,873 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,477 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,371 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,929 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 65,573 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 60,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 53,230 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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N12 PRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N12 PRB, 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 N12 PRB registered?

N12 PRB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N12 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 PRB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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