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S521 BVO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,986 mi
Last recorded65,986 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 BVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 65,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion in several places

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of car showing signs of corrosion in several places

Pass 23 Aug 2023 65,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of car showing signs of corrosion in varies places

Pass 23 Aug 2022 65,940 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,920 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,671 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,506 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,259 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 65,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,383 miles

near side rear hand brake effort border line

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,076 miles

see advise sheet number 506315974105

Fail 24 Jun 2014 58,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,863 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,995 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,991 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,770 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 41,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 39,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,356 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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S521 BVO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S521 BVO, 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 S521 BVO registered?

S521 BVO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S521 BVO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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