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P100 RMR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,764 mi
Last recorded89,764 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 RMR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 89,764 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 86,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 80,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,659 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 75,659 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,108 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing / Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wing / Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 70,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 66,252 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 65,503 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,932 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,345 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 64,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front corrosion to lower part of wing

Offside Rear corrosion to outer sill

Pass 28 Feb 2015 63,273 miles

Exhaust system poor!

Pass 1 Mar 2014 62,813 miles

Rear exhaust system is in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,437 miles

Exhaust system poor!

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 60,333 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 57,711 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 57,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,485 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 53,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,932 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,736 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 43,332 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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P100 RMR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon 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 P100 RMR, 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 P100 RMR registered?

P100 RMR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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