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MAZ 8808

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,681 mi
Last recorded95,681 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8808
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 95,681 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,114 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 95,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch fluid low

Pass 11 Jul 2024 94,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged

both windows not working

underbody and suspension corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2023 93,870 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel hub has slight play

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

general corrosion under car and front and rear suspension arms and sub frames

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 27 Jul 2022 92,843 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated

rear of offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 92,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

both rear suspension arm outer bushes deteriorated

rear of offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2021 91,929 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

corrosion round front and rear suspension

general engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,994 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 90,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,447 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,846 miles

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

rear of n/s outer body sill covered with filler

Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,766 miles

rear of outer body sills corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2017 83,766 miles

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

rear of outer body sills corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,860 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,446 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,995 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,891 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,684 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

rear no plate insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,139 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,845 miles

number plates discolouring

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,354 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,420 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 38,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 33,519 miles

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

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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 8808 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MAZ 8808, 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 8808 registered?

MAZ 8808 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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