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N416 HTP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,090 mi
Last recorded61,090 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN416 HTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 61,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 60,097 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 60,042 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 60,042 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 59,861 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 59,805 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,049 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 59,049 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,353 miles

Both rear outer sills are corroded and holed but double skinned

Both rear tyres are low on tread

Various oil leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,843 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear sills corroded and chassis rails

Fail 15 Feb 2018 44,802 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear sills corroded and chassis rails

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,581 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to vehicle chassis

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,343 miles

both rear tyres worn and stepped

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 24 Sep 2013 17,110 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 17,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,145 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 16,145 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel getting tight to turn,not effecting brake test.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,345 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 14,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 11,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,506 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,116 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,756 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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N416 HTP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 N416 HTP, 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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N416 HTP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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