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N366 DNV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

260,541 mi
Last recorded260,541 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN366 DNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 260,541 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 256,753 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 253,488 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 250,952 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 247,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 247,416 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 244,655 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 244,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 237,947 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 237,915 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 225,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 209,219 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 188,053 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 188,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 171,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 157,625 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 157,613 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 133,749 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 105,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 105,658 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 96,049 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 96,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 93,136 miles

front wiper blades split

os headlamp cracked

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2006 83,914 miles

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

corrosion rear outer sills

rear tyres at 3mm

slight movement os steering tie rod

Fail 28 Jul 2006 83,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion both rear outer sills

front pads low os

rear tyres 3mm

slight movement in osf steeringf tie rod

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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N366 DNV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N366 DNV, 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 N366 DNV registered?

N366 DNV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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