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R383 TAC

1998 Mazda MX5

Silver Petrol 1831cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,583 mi
Last recorded109,583 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX5129,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,831cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 109,583 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and (REAR) Suspension arms, Springs, struts, sub-frames, anti-roll bars etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 104,385 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened And REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 104,287 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2023 104,286 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2022 104,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 103,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/ and n/s sills corroding (covers fitted )

Fail 7 Jul 2021 103,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/ and n/s sills corroding (covers fitted )

Pass 21 Sep 2019 103,018 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 101,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,720 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 100,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.051 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.400 (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,241 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 98,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 94,053 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,052 miles

Both headlamps dim in operation.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 89,052 miles

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

Both headlamps dim in operation.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 81,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,943 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 69,040 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 60,955 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 60,955 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,780 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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R383 TAC is a 1998 Mazda MX5 in Silver with a 1,831cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 129,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R383 TAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R383 TAC is a 1998 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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