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P13 SLM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

125,072 mi
Last recorded125,072 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 SLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 125,072 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 125,063 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 124,801 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,576 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 123,961 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 123,242 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 122,127 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 120,040 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,420 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 118,420 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 116,112 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 111,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,772 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 99,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 94,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,838 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2006 77,658 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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P13 SLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P13 SLM, 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 P13 SLM registered?

P13 SLM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is P13 SLM safe to buy?

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