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VAZ 3063

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,110 mi
Last recorded116,110 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 3063
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 116,110 miles

light corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 3 Apr 2025 115,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 113,884 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 113,135 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 112,545 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 111,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,121 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 110,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,472 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 109,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,797 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,993 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,312 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 103,818 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 103,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 102,656 miles

Nearside headlight on left limit

Speedometer dial `glass` cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,003 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 101,003 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,821 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,316 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,849 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 94,790 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 91,752 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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VAZ 3063 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VAZ 3063, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAZ 3063 registered?

VAZ 3063 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is VAZ 3063 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAZ 3063 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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