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P303 WGS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,659 mi
Last recorded151,659 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 WGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 151,659 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 May 2024 130,411 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 23 May 2024 130,407 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 23 May 2023 119,536 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 112,588 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 112,517 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill area corroded not effecting brakes

Pass 18 Mar 2019 111,308 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower [also previous repairs carried out to low standard] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both subframes & various suspension arms & components heavily corrodid

Fail 11 Mar 2019 111,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear tee piece to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower [also previous repairs carried out to low standard] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both subframes & various suspension arms & components heavily corrodid

Pass 31 Mar 2018 110,390 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 110,389 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,059 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,187 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 94,108 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,395 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,164 miles

offside front tyre punctured

Fail 13 Jan 2014 77,164 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside front tyre punctured

Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,026 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 71,353 miles

offside outer sill excessive corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,609 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,146 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 63,519 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 60,277 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,771 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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P303 WGS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P303 WGS, 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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P303 WGS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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