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S56 ADU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,522 mi
Last recorded106,522 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 ADU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 106,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 106,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 98,522 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 87,924 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 87,924 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 79,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 78,637 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,954 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,958 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 65,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 61,172 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 58,493 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 51,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,932 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 44,555 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 39,638 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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S56 ADU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S56 ADU, 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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S56 ADU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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