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M55 XDA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,989 mi
Last recorded103,989 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 XDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 103,989 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 103,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 103,197 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

Offside Rear Sill has corrosion

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,634 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Rear handbrake inop

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 102,626 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Rear handbrake inop

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,052 miles

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,341 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,848 miles

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

Surface corrosion in various places

Fail 5 Nov 2019 100,848 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Nov 2018 100,337 miles

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

rust and corrosion in various places

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Nov 2018 100,314 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rust and corrosion in various places

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,651 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 99,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding Sticking caliper (3.7.B.1)

Front Both front brakes slight bind

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 99,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

both headlamp beam images slightly poor

both rear inner arches heavily corroded at front- cannot confirm if holed due to access

corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,784 miles

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

corrosion to rear lower wheel arches

Fail 31 Aug 2016 98,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion to rear lower wheel arches

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,803 miles

both beam images slightly poor

both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit(strong advise)

corrosion on rear inner and outer sills and rear inner arches

oil stains on engine and gearbox

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 96,506 miles

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

both headlamp beam images weak

tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 2mm 195/50R15 82V

Fail 9 Aug 2013 96,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both headlamp beam images weak

tyre tread depths both front 6mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 2mm 195/50R15 82V

Pass 29 Aug 2012 91,581 miles

tread depths: both front on 7mm, n/s/r on 4mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15 82V.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,348 miles

Rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,748 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,380 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 80,378 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,041 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,733 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M55 XDA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M55 XDA, 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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M55 XDA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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