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S583 NRA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,087 mi
Last recorded105,087 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 NRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 105,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 105,078 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box split next to mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 94,959 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box split next to mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,508 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 78,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,395 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,329 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,538 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,092 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 48,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,198 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,378 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 38,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,981 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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S583 NRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S583 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.

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What year was S583 NRA registered?

S583 NRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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