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S46 WOM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,802 mi
Last recorded24,802 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 WOM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 24,802 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 24,735 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 24,726 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 24,695 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,545 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 24,404 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 24,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,827 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 23,696 miles

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,387 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,904 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,271 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,757 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 19,757 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,892 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 18,889 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 16,899 miles

nearside rear tyre inner & outer shoulders worn

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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S46 WOM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 S46 WOM, 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 S46 WOM registered?

S46 WOM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S46 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S46 WOM 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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