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S283 AJL

1998 Mazda MX5

Silver Petrol 1836cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,336 mi
Last recorded71,336 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX5129,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 AJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,836cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 71,336 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 70,911 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 68,075 miles

car converted for rallying

Pass 12 May 2023 64,791 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 64,712 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 64,664 miles

General underside corrosion.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,910 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,116 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,321 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 55,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S283 AJL is a 1998 Mazda MX5 in Silver with a 1,836cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S283 AJL, 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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What year was S283 AJL registered?

S283 AJL is a 1998 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S283 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 AJL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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