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S451 CWV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,421 mi
Last recorded66,421 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS451 CWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 66,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 66,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 66,085 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 65,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 65,632 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,281 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 64,845 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,971 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 63,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,505 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 62,901 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear of o/s sill corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 61,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,126 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,408 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,930 miles

all brake pads serviceable but getting low

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit - replacement recommended

slight corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,762 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,944 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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S451 CWV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S451 CWV, 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 S451 CWV registered?

S451 CWV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S451 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S451 CWV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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