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S645 MBY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,707 mi
Last recorded42,707 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS645 MBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 42,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 42,419 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 42,362 miles

Corrosion rear suspension arms nearside and offside

Pass 17 Jul 2023 40,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 38,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 35,955 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,493 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 34,493 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 33,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,247 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,650 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,895 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,760 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,686 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 26,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,337 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,431 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,058 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,377 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,227 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 MBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

S645 MBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S645 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S645 MBY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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