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884 BTB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,101 mi
Last recorded130,101 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration884 BTB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 130,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 129,858 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 129,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 129,460 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met the requirements for CO2

Main beam switch spring weak.

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

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing Intercooler pipe. (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 129,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam switch spring weak.

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

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing Intercooler pipe. (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, gearbox and differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 127,988 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators (4.2.3 (c))

All under body under sealed

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 127,959 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle covered in underseal inc brake pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2020 127,707 miles

Entire under body and suspension components coated on under seal

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,071 miles

Chassis and under-body coated in under-seal.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel bolts not correct for alloy fitment.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 125,989 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 125,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner+outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (poor weld repair (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

front subframe corroded

vehicle underbody heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 124,135 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 123,764 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 123,764 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,492 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 122,492 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 121,624 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 116,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise floors and suspension units corroded and in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2012 116,318 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all floors chassis and wish bones in poor condition

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 113,155 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 106,916 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 106,916 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 103,686 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 102,310 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 93,031 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 93,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,168 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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884 BTB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 884 BTB, 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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884 BTB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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