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M60 POD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,873 mi
Last recorded107,873 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 POD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 107,873 miles

front inner brake pads worn

suspension bushes perished and cracking

under body and suspension surface corrosion

under body excessively corroded but not structural

Fail 13 May 2026 107,873 miles

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

front inner brake pads worn

suspension bushes perished and cracking

under body and suspension surface corrosion

under body excessively corroded but not structural

Pass 9 May 2025 106,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

external slave cylinder corroded and damp

underbody and suspension components corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,963 miles

under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 30 Apr 2024 104,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 26 May 2023 103,098 miles

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

suspension and under body corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2022 102,818 miles

small oil leak

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2021 101,305 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange deteriorated where joins middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underbody components corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 101,305 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange deteriorated where joins middle section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underbody components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,561 miles

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

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

both rear sills repaired but rotten behind

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,609 miles

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

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

both rear sills repaired but corroded and deterioated

exhaust corroded

wipers clean poor

Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,292 miles

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

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

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

both rear sills repaired but deteriorated

exhaust has parts deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2018 98,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear sills repaired but deteriorated

exhaust has parts deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

small oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,002 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 95,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,037 miles

o/s and n/s sill corroded

rear tyres worn

Fail 8 Oct 2014 92,037 miles

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

o/s and n/s sill corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,524 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 86,518 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,603 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 76,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,456 miles

body rust

Pass 25 Sep 2008 69,451 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 69,535 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)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,560 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 61,150 miles

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

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

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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M60 POD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 M60 POD, 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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M60 POD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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