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N522 GWP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,246 mi
Last recorded96,246 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 GWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slight cracking in treads

suspention arms and subframes have slight corrosion or surface rust

Pass 3 May 2013 91,603 miles

o/s/r siil cooroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 89,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,256 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,638 miles

Front brake pads @ approx 4mm

Slight corrosion to rear of both outer sills

Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,458 miles

slight front tyre inner wear

Pass 6 Apr 2007 76,547 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 72,435 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 72,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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N522 GWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N522 GWP, 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 N522 GWP registered?

N522 GWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is N522 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 GWP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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