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N704 NTC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

184,406 mi
Last recorded184,406 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 NTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 184,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 183,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 182,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 182,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 178,865 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 178,104 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 176,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 170,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 166,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 160,942 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 153,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 147,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 139,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 131,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 123,502 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 116,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 111,148 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 104,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 97,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 90,425 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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N704 NTC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N704 NTC, 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 N704 NTC registered?

N704 NTC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is N704 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N704 NTC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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