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NIL 9849

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

212,253 mi
Last recorded212,253 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9849
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 212,253 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 212,251 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 208,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened by lower shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 204,127 miles

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

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 203,957 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 198,468 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 198,468 miles

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 198,351 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody, throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 198,347 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill under seat belt lower mount corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody, throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 198,340 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

Fail 15 May 2019 198,340 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Jun 2018 185,684 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 185,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.

Pass 18 May 2017 182,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 180,160 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 177,090 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 176,807 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 176,068 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2013 176,068 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 174,107 miles

Front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Front brake pads worn thin

Offside front seatbelt prescribed area slightly corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 171,671 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear exhuast mounting rubber broken but system adequately supported

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 171,671 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear exhuast mounting rubber broken but system adequately supported

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 170,585 miles

o/s chassis/floor pan damage.

outer & inner sils some rust starting.

rear brake pipes rusting.

rear sub frame/suspension arms rusting.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 170,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

o/s chassis/floor pan damage.

outer & inner sils some rust starting.

rear brake pipes rusting.

rear sub frame/suspension arms rusting.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 168,411 miles

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

Nearside Outer brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear outer and inner sills getting rusty

center rear stop light being used as a fog light

Fail 28 Mar 2008 168,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear outer and inner sills getting rusty

center rear stop light being used as a fog light

Pass 29 Mar 2007 161,985 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 161,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 152,797 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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NIL 9849 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NIL 9849, 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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NIL 9849 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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