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WAZ 6522

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Other 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,237 mi
Last recorded118,237 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 6522
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 118,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 117,823 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 117,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 117,308 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 117,286 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,820 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,082 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 13,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,603 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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WAZ 6522 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WAZ 6522, 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

How do I check the history of WAZ 6522?

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What year was WAZ 6522 registered?

WAZ 6522 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is WAZ 6522 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 6522 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAZ 6522 have outstanding finance?

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