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S608 RCR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

108,667 mi
Last recorded108,667 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 108,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 107,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 105,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 104,833 miles

covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,524 miles

covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 101,641 miles

Covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2021 101,641 miles

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

Covers fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp solidly light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light flashes (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 100,320 miles

Covers fitted

Slight corrosion to floor pan

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 98,153 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan and rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,452 miles

Both front and rear suspension components have some corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to floor pan

undertrays

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,411 miles

Both front and rear suspension components have some corrosion

Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm + perished

Offside rear lower arch has slight corrosion

Slight corrosion to floor pan + offside rear inner sill

Slight waver on offside rear disk

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,649 miles

Back box and Centre joint flanges are corroded

Slight corrosion to floor pan and Offside rear outer lower arch/sill

Undertrays

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,722 miles

some corrsion on floor pan

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,726 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,612 miles

offside rear brake disc discoloured

unable to check beam image from the nearside headlamp as the dipbeam not working

Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,585 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear brake disc discoloured

unable to check beam image from the nearside headlamp as the dipbeam not working

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,520 miles

all front and rear suspension components rusty

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn slightly unevenly

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,702 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,664 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 64,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 60,652 miles

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

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

offside rear park brake effort slightly low brake performance ok

Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 53,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,724 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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S608 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 S608 RCR, 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 S608 RCR registered?

S608 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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