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P432 GPH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,254 mi
Last recorded113,254 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 GPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 113,254 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 113,254 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 113,080 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 113,080 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 112,697 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 112,530 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 112,530 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 112,053 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 111,928 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 110,573 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 107,980 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 105,079 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 105,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 98,758 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 91,475 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 84,470 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 78,477 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 73,056 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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P432 GPH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P432 GPH, 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 P432 GPH registered?

P432 GPH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is P432 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P432 GPH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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