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A8 YBR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,573 mi
Last recorded65,573 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,573 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 65,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 63,735 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 63,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,762 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,130 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between cat and exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,081 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 51,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 49,260 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,441 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,628 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,795 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 41,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 39,540 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit and deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,168 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres deteriorated

front brake pads 65% worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,823 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres deteriorating

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,681 miles

all 4tyres slight deteriation of walls

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 26,120 miles

front reg plate damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2006 23,026 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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A8 YBR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A8 YBR, 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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A8 YBR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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