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S61 ADM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,236 mi
Last recorded107,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 ADM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 107,236 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bolt has broken for clip holding brake pipes. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bell housing has two bolts missing, but the rest look tight.

Pass 6 Feb 2024 83,089 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 74,340 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 5 Dec 2022 74,340 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 74,272 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Fail 22 Oct 2021 72,263 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,206 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,183 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,598 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear outer wing to sill corroded

Offside Front slight brake binding

Offside Rear outer wing to sill corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,918 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre perished nearly to cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake slightly tight & needs attention soon

Offside Front Tyre has deep perishing nearly to cords

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre tread depth at 3mm on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to perish, tread depth at 3mm on outer edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres splitting

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 16 Nov 2012 62,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake slight binding

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake binding(to low to read on brake test)

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Fail 1 Nov 2011 61,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake binding(to low to read on brake test)

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre starting to perish, tread at 2mm

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,789 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,762 miles

center to rear silencer join corroding

o/s/r tyre tread at 2.5mm

Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,229 miles

n/s/r outter sill badly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2007 55,229 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r outter sill badly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,375 miles

slight drag on o/s/f brake.... † inspection advised!

Pass 10 Nov 2005 47,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 47,622 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS AT 2.0 MM(SOON)

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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S61 ADM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S61 ADM, 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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S61 ADM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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