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WIW 3035

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,059 mi
Last recorded92,059 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 3035
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 92,059 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 91,900 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 91,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,321 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 84,262 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 3035 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WIW 3035, 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 WIW 3035?

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What year was WIW 3035 registered?

WIW 3035 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is WIW 3035 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 3035 shows 6 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 WIW 3035 have outstanding finance?

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