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S630 RLS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,062 mi
Last recorded85,062 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS630 RLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,442 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 83,902 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,358 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,027 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 75,644 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 75,643 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,625 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,419 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 71,419 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 69,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

power steering pipes starting to corrode

rear anti roll bar corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2013 66,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,141 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 63,969 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2011 61,266 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,217 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,980 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,367 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2007 49,300 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 45,875 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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S630 RLS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S630 RLS, 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 S630 RLS registered?

S630 RLS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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