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B26 RBO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,050 mi
Last recorded132,050 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 RBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 132,050 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 131,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,531 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 131,522 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion front and rear of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes into the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 131,522 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion front and rear of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes into the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 131,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Apr 2017 131,227 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to excessive water & steam in exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion in front & rear chassis & sub-frame areas

corrosion in front & rear suspension arms areas

corrosion in power steering pipes

n/s & o/s/f headlamps outer lens badly stained

o/s/f wiper blade smearing

oil leaks

some front & rear suspension rubbers cracked & perished

stone chip in front windscreen req's attention.

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 130,011 miles

corrosion in exhaust system.

stone chip in front windscreen req's attention.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 130,011 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bad corrosion in front & rear chassis & floor & inner sills & suspension sub-frames & suspension arms areas req's attention.

corrosion in exhaust system.

front lower P A S steering pipes corroded.req's attention

n/s/r number plate light dim.

stone chip in front windscreen req's attention.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 129,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad corrosion in front & rear suspension areas req's attention.

corrosion in centre & rear exhaust system.

corrosion in chassis & floor areas.

n/s & o/s/f headlamps glass stained.

stone chip in front windscreen.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 121,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in n/s & o/s lower outer sills & rear wings areas req's attention.

corrosion in rear exhaust system.

n/s & o/s/f headlamps glass stained.

n/s/r number plate light dim.

surface corrosion under vehicle area.

Fail 15 Jan 2014 121,760 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in n/s & o/s lower outer sills & rear wings areas req's attention.

corrosion in rear exhaust system.

n/s & o/s/f headlamps glass stained.

n/s/r number plate light dim.

surface corrosion under vehicle area.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 115,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs rusted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 104,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

front no plate cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2012 104,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

front no plate cracked

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

rear brakes worn low

Pass 6 Jan 2011 95,346 miles

o/s/f tyre worn 3mm & inner & outer walls damaged.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

rear tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 87,190 miles

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 87,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,593 miles

corrosion in n/s outer sill area.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 65,519 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion in n/s outer sill.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,519 miles

slight corrosion in n/s outer sill.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,665 miles

o/s/f tyre worn 1.6mm req's replaceing. †o/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,230 miles

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 25 Jan 2006 46,230 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front and rear brake pads starting to get low

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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B26 RBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B26 RBO, 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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B26 RBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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