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S652 OHN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,980 mi
Last recorded124,980 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 OHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 124,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 115,580 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 115,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,914 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 113,363 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,631 miles

All suspension arms very rusty.

Chassis rusty r/h side in middle.

Chassis rusty under l/h front wing.

Front and rear sub-frames very rusty.

Front brakes fluctuate at low speed.

L/h handbrake cable outer casing broken near caliper.

L/h handbrake only just efficient enough.

Rear exhaust brace bracket broken.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 109,887 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,925 miles

Exhaust heat shields corroded and loose.

Front and rear suspension arms rusty.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 100,142 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 100,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,599 miles

Both front tyres perished/tread cracked.

Chassis getting rusty r/h side in middle.

Front and rear suspension arms rusty.

R/h outer sill rusty.

Some wear in r/h rear ant-roll link bar.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,773 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,393 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 92,649 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 92,332 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all underside undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2007 91,622 miles

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

underside/brake pipes/suspension covered in underseal proventing proper inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2005 90,785 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 90,777 miles

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

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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S652 OHN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S652 OHN, 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 S652 OHN registered?

S652 OHN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S652 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S652 OHN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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