CarVerify

Free Car Check

N283 OGC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,928 mi
Last recorded130,928 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 OGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 130,928 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,823 miles

under body surface rust

Pass 31 Dec 2019 128,993 miles

Suspension parts corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 127,927 miles

suspension parts surface rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2017 122,658 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 117,051 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 117,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 115,921 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 115,920 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 112,088 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N283 OGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N283 OGC, 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

How do I check the history of N283 OGC?

You can check the full history of N283 OGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N283 OGC registered?

N283 OGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is N283 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N283 OGC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N283 OGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N283 OGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.