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S522 EMV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,224 mi
Last recorded103,224 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 EMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,224 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2024 103,220 miles

general suspension component corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2021 117,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,952 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,347 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg by sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,461 miles

Front suspension arms and hubs corroded

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

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

Rear suspension arms and anti roll bar corroded

Both front and offside rear tyres excessively perished

Fail 14 Jun 2018 91,426 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension arms and hubs corroded

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

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

Rear suspension arms and anti roll bar corroded

Both front and offside rear tyres excessively perished

Fail 31 May 2018 91,392 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension arms and hubs corroded

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

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

Rear suspension arms and anti roll bar corroded

Both front and offside rear tyres excessively perished

Pass 17 May 2017 90,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not yet excessive

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

Fail 15 May 2017 90,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not yet excessive

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,389 miles

Light corrosion across body Sills

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,221 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 89,221 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 89,074 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 15 May 2014 89,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2012 88,961 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Fail 1 May 2012 88,961 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs glazed

ns headlight glass dirty

rear anti roll bar rusty

surface rust on front suspension

surface rust on front suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,147 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,705 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,325 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 86,552 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 82,971 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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S522 EMV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S522 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.

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What year was S522 EMV registered?

S522 EMV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S522 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 EMV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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