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WIW 2454

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

179,193 mi
Last recorded179,193 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 2454
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 179,193 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 178,814 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 178,810 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2024 178,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 178,452 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 178,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 178,152 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 178,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 177,738 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X1 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 176,078 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 174,870 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 173,674 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 173,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 172,290 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 170,888 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 170,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 169,330 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 169,330 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 167,736 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 167,736 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 148,382 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 148,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 143,742 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 177,041 miles

n/s washer leaking one o/s washer blocked

Fail 16 Apr 2009 177,041 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s washer leaking one o/s washer blocked

Pass 28 Mar 2007 135,733 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 132,175 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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WIW 2454 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WIW 2454, 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 WIW 2454 registered?

WIW 2454 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is WIW 2454 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 2454 shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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