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S644 NFV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

96,272 mi
Last recorded96,272 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS644 NFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 96,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 96,272 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 95,347 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing / sill panel. corroded.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 94,698 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension arms corrosion blisters, dry and flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension arms corrosion blisters, dry and flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 93,786 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion starting on outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion starting on outer door sill, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension, subframes and suspension arms all starting to corrode get dry and flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 93,786 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion starting on outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper starting to split at ends of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion starting on outer door sill, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension, subframes and suspension arms all starting to corrode get dry and flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion starting on outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion starting on outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,361 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion starting on outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion starting on outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,045 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 89,952 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 89,952 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,604 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 88,604 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,703 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,039 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 84,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,492 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 79,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2010 73,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,846 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,354 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 64,354 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,281 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 59,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 53,916 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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S644 NFV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S644 NFV, 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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S644 NFV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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