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S687 VOB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

107,205 mi
Last recorded107,205 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 107,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 90,767 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 78,639 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 78,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 75,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 74,278 miles

Nearside outer sil starting to corrode at rear

Offside outer sil starting to corrode at rear

Fail 11 Nov 2020 74,278 miles

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

Nearside outer sil starting to corrode at rear

Offside outer sil starting to corrode at rear

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,714 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both outer sills are rusting

Fail 23 Jul 2019 71,706 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both outer sills are rusting

Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,311 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 70,308 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 70,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 69,445 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 61,241 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 61,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 56,597 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 56,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 52,214 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 52,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,995 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 45,032 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,267 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,170 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 34,382 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 29,968 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 29,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOB, 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 S687 VOB registered?

S687 VOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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