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N8 YYS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

161,429 mi
Last recorded161,429 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 YYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 161,429 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2025 161,376 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 159,611 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 153,896 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 153,896 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 145,815 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 142,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 141,794 miles

Front Lower UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 141,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER FLOOR TO OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 140,402 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 140,400 miles

Emissions not tested Alternator belt shredded (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 140,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 139,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 139,281 miles

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

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

the vehicle has engine under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 138,387 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 137,703 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 135,246 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 135,212 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 132,730 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 130,445 miles

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

front and rear top and bottom arms are heavily rusted but structurly sound

Fail 12 May 2010 130,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front and rear top and bottom arms are heavily rusted but structurly sound

offside rear wing to sill end is holed and corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 130,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 124,619 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 116,985 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 102,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,481 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 74,558 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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N8 YYS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 N8 YYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N8 YYS registered?

N8 YYS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is N8 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 YYS shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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