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P88 STO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

156,287 mi
Last recorded156,287 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 STO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 156,287 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 152,328 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 144,449 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly loose( baffles broken)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Fail 18 Jul 2024 144,444 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light fault (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light fault (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside underside corroded inner sills

Offside underside corroded inner sills

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose baffles broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 137,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2022 136,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 136,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear fog lamp faded

suspension very low

underside rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2020 134,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to nearside front inner sill

corrosion to offside rear inner and outer wheel arch

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner and outer wheel arch

interior mirror missing

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2020 134,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to nearside front inner sill

corrosion to offside rear inner and outer wheel arch

front number plate slightly loose

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner and outer wheel arch

interior mirror missing

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2019 122,898 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 108,712 miles

limited suspension travel. suspect shocks weak. undue strain on all inner wishbone bushes.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 108,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

limited suspension travel. suspect shocks weak. undue strain on all inner wishbone bushes.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 104,790 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside rear wheel arch /edd of sill heavy corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,790 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside rear wheel arch /edd of sill heavy corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2015 104,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside rear wheel arch/end of sill heavy corrosion

Pass 31 May 2014 99,319 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,777 miles

front brakes very slight binding

Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,244 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 93,233 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,439 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2011 90,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s sills corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2010 86,818 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 78,917 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 73,760 miles

Front pads approx 50% wear remaining

Pass 24 Mar 2007 67,376 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,824 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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P88 STO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 P88 STO, 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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P88 STO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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