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S549 HAR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 HAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 83,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounted incorrectly and is distorting

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 83,873 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through excessive deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounted incorrectly and is distorting

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,558 miles

Corrosion to body, sills etc and underside components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 83,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to body, sills etc and underside components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 81,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,918 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,161 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,560 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,902 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 72,902 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2017 71,795 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,593 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,154 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 62,882 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,726 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,615 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 56,730 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,327 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,063 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,378 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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S549 HAR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S549 HAR, 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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S549 HAR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S549 HAR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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