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MAZ 8660

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

116,067 mi
Last recorded116,067 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8660
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 116,067 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 115,967 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

corroded underside

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2013 115,967 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

corroded underside

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2012 115,093 miles

all coil springs corroded

lots of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front tyre out of shape

Fail 17 Aug 2012 115,092 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coil springs corroded

lots of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front tyre out of shape

Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,908 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 111,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

lowered suspension fitted

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

outersills corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 108,151 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 108,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 104,182 miles

all brake discs worn

centre brake light not working

crossion to all road springs

slight crossion to all flexi ferrals

slight crossion to underside

small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2009 104,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

all brake discs worn

centre brake light not working

crossion to all road springs

slight crossion to all flexi ferrals

slight crossion to underside

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2008 94,203 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 94,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 80,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 80,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all suspension corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 72,273 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 72,273 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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MAZ 8660 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MAZ 8660, 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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What year was MAZ 8660 registered?

MAZ 8660 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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