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S667 RCR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,032 mi
Last recorded74,032 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS667 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,032 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 73,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 69,168 miles

emissions close to limits

Pass 15 Aug 2024 58,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,994 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,536 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 51,477 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2016 51,474 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 51,474 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,510 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,405 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,556 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,022 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,626 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,261 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,106 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 42,414 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTHER WALL SLIGHT CRACK

Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,887 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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S667 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S667 RCR, 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 S667 RCR registered?

S667 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S667 RCR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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