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R691 CCY

1998 Mazda MX5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,060 mi
Last recorded142,060 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX5129,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 CCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 142,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 141,270 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 137,410 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion corrosion on subframes fron and rear

Fail 22 Jul 2024 137,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 5 Jul 2023 136,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 136,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 133,337 miles

suspension arms corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 133,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 133,832 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 132,857 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 131,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 130,599 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 128,492 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 165,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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R691 CCY is a 1998 Mazda MX5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 129,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R691 CCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R691 CCY registered?

R691 CCY is a 1998 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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