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W939 PRC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,235 mi
Last recorded88,235 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW939 PRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 88,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 76,013 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,063 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 68,063 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking around banjo union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from around park brake lever (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking around park brake lever (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,197 miles

Underbody sealed

Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,552 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,977 miles

Both rear outer sill areas corroded.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,426 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions only just within required limit

Exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 57,369 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Carbon monoxide reading only just within limits

Exhaust tail pipe missing

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 55,686 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 54,169 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 3 May 2016 52,686 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Offside lower engine cover fixings insecure

Pass 7 May 2015 51,095 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 13 May 2014 49,506 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,363 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 May 2013 47,724 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 47,722 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,312 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 29,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,344 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 20,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 17,379 miles

nsr osr tyres getting low approx 2mm

Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,925 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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W939 PRC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W939 PRC, 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 W939 PRC registered?

W939 PRC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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