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S666 BDE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,095 mi
Last recorded145,095 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS666 BDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 145,095 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2025 141,245 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,649 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 127,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,445 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 109,088 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 109,086 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Larger sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Both headlamps have stickers not seriously reducing intensity.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,888 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 94,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,409 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 81,406 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 72,990 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,330 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 66,330 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 61,000 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 61,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,461 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,501 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,981 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,960 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 44,953 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,170 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 34,184 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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S666 BDE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S666 BDE, 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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S666 BDE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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