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R210 UHP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,724 mi
Last recorded85,724 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 UHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 85,724 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 78,288 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,449 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,739 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,472 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 67,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,093 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,505 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,213 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear tyre side wall craked

Fail 28 Jun 2013 51,900 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,390 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 47,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R210 UHP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R210 UHP, 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 R210 UHP registered?

R210 UHP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R210 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 UHP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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