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S645 CRO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,277 mi
Last recorded65,277 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS645 CRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 65,277 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

front / rear suspension components corroded

under- side corroded in places

Fail 6 Feb 2026 65,257 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 64,279 miles

L/R front lower arm rusted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Sill rusted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Sill rusted

Rear Lower Sub frame rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2023 63,560 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 63,568 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,012 miles

underside and suspension components very rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,045 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 badly perished (not to cords) advise new (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension arm badly corroded advise new

Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

all suspension bushs worn and starting to split

surface rusty on underside

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

underneath corroded in places

Fail 26 Sep 2018 59,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

underneath corroded in places

Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,952 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear sub frames and various other components (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres are cracked/perished

Fail 15 Sep 2017 58,906 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion front and rear sub frames and various other components (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres are cracked/perished

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,139 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2016 58,139 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,721 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 55,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,002 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear outer sill, slightly corroded

offside rear outer sill, slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,076 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,165 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 33,640 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,828 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,758 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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S645 CRO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 S645 CRO, 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 S645 CRO registered?

S645 CRO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S645 CRO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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