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S707 DNJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,534 mi
Last recorded56,534 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 DNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 56,534 miles

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

Front subframe slightly corroded

NSF inner arch / chassis leg corroded

NSR sill slightly corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 55,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg in wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 55,129 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Ouer sill (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg in wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 52,405 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members+sills+rear coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 49,685 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 46,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive getting bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +chassis members (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,246 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,551 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,964 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 32,937 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 30,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 27,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,259 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 23,342 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 23,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 21,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,024 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,111 miles

front number plate is cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2010 16,257 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,257 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,512 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 14,994 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,395 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,610 miles

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

all tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2005 12,910 miles

all four road tyres worn on edges

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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S707 DNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S707 DNJ, 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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S707 DNJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S707 DNJ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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