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S687 RCR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,990 mi
Last recorded71,990 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS687 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 71,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 71,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords expossed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 71,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 70,293 miles

advise corrosion nsr sill

Pass 6 Sep 2022 68,955 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,462 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,554 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,991 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 62,691 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded withing 30 cms of seat belt mounting in n/s door sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 59,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,073 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,458 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,163 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,450 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,214 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,965 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,639 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,700 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,436 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,186 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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S687 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S687 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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S687 RCR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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