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S514 EMV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,381 mi
Last recorded110,381 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 EMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 110,381 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 107,507 miles

All suspension components corroded

General underbody corrosion present

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear wheel rim damaged

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 104,872 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

High level brake light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,627 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 100,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 97,508 miles

Front side lights flickering

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 97,508 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front side lights flickering

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,358 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 92,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 92,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 85,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,103 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,484 miles

both front tyres worn edges and perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge and perished

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,305 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,334 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,464 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,733 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,491 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,515 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,393 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,139 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,145 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,253 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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S514 EMV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S514 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S514 EMV registered?

S514 EMV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S514 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S514 EMV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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