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B16 ERT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,756 mi
Last recorded98,756 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ERT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 98,756 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four anti-roll bar linkages bushes starting to perish/deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills just starting to show slight corrosion and offside rear outer sill has a small hole but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,592 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four anti-roll bar linkages bushes starting to perish/deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills just starting to show slight corrosion and offside rear outer sill has a small hole but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2024 98,517 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four anti-roll bar linkages bushes starting to perish/deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills just starting to show slight corrosion and offside rear outer sill has a small hole but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2023 97,815 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four anti-roll bar linkages bushes starting to perish/deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills just starting to show slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all four tyres just starting to show feint age cracks in tread

all shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2023 97,731 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four anti-roll bar linkages bushes starting to perish/deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills just starting to show slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all four tyres just starting to show feint age cracks in tread

all shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2022 96,808 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four anti-roll bar linkages bushes starting to perish/deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills just starting to show slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all four tyres starting to show feint age cracks in tread

all shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2021 95,781 miles

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

all shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2020 92,711 miles

all shock absorber dust cover rubber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,990 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 91,932 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,932 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 89,299 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,778 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,977 miles

Front brake discs showing surface corrosion

Rear brake discs showing surface corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2016 83,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs showing surface corrosion

Rear brake discs showing surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,949 miles

All tyres showing age cracks.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 83,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyres showing age cracks.

Fail 9 May 2014 83,900 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All tyres showing age cracks.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,984 miles

All tyres showing age cracks.

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Pass 11 May 2012 80,173 miles

All tyres starting too show age cracks.

Pass 10 May 2011 70,482 miles

Centre brakelight not working.

Fail 9 May 2011 70,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre brakelight not working.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 73,237 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,977 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,635 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 63,327 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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B16 ERT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 B16 ERT, 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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B16 ERT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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