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N19 BER

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

116,779 mi
Last recorded116,779 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 BER
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 116,779 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 116,724 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,558 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrossion (1.1.11 (c))

o/s outer sill corroded

rear fog light slightly discoloured

small oil leak

suspension rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,192 miles

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

rear end o.s outer sill corroded

slight oil leak

suspension rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2020 116,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 116,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear to n/s hose (1.1.11 (c))

light corrosion of under body components

small stone chips in screen

Pass 7 Jul 2018 115,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 115,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,199 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 108,770 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,498 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 94,065 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 87,491 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 79,280 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,280 miles

front brake pads low rear brake pads low

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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N19 BER is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N19 BER, 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 N19 BER registered?

N19 BER is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for N19 BER shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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