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YIW 8196

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Other 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,095 mi
Last recorded81,095 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 8196
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 81,095 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 79,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 76,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 72,218 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,607 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 69,566 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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YIW 8196 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YIW 8196, 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 YIW 8196 registered?

YIW 8196 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is YIW 8196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 8196 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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