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S561 NRA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,474 mi
Last recorded39,474 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 NRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 39,474 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 38,673 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 36,583 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 34,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,937 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,764 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 28,759 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,012 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,854 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,034 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,303 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,813 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 17,852 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 17,852 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,060 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,146 miles

n/s chassis rail damaged †hand brake travel close to limits

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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S561 NRA 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 95.5%.

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 S561 NRA, 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 S561 NRA registered?

S561 NRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S561 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 NRA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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