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EUN 90S

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

219,262 mi
Last recorded219,262 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUN 90S
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 219,262 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine is hunting and running very rich

Heavy rust on inner sills and rear arches

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Smoke test completed all ok

Fail 17 Jul 2025 219,204 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust box broken and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine is hunting and running very rich

Heavy rust on inner sills and rear arches

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 216,164 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 216,184 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 212,638 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 212,489 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All under body panels starting to corrode.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar inner D bushes

Pass 2 Aug 2022 205,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 187,914 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 187,909 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 171,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 150,624 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 150,615 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 144,490 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 143,500 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 143,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 143,222 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 141,710 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 139,126 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 139,126 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 135,080 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 135,080 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 126,875 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 126,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 122,879 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 122,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 119,155 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 119,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 106,580 miles

suspension a little low

Pass 12 Jul 2006 100,816 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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EUN 90S is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 EUN 90S, 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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EUN 90S is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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