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M9 RYF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 RYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 138,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear rigid pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 32,763 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 136,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 30,401 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 136,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 29,615 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 29,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 135,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 135,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 24,519 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 135,509 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING & METAL GETTING THIN.

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS VARIOUS SMALL RECTURES. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 135,509 miles

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING & METAL GETTING THIN.

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD,1.6-0 MM INNER EDGE.(205-50X17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD,2-0 MM INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX HAS VARIOUS SMALL RECTURES. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 24,517 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 135,080 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 135,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 22,678 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 134,124 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 17,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 129,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 17,388 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 126,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak os and ns

Fail 18 Apr 2017 122,814 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)

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak os and ns

Pass 14 Apr 2016 118,693 miles

Front slight play in steering rack inner joints

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

engine bay and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

oil leak

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 20 Apr 2015 113,627 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 108,853 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 108,853 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 100,090 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 94,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 87,159 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 81,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 73,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,616 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 61,810 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 55,272 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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M9 RYF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 M9 RYF, 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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M9 RYF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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