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S737 ATC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

30,245 mi
Last recorded30,245 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 ATC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 30,245 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 28,765 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 27,874 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 26,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 25,777 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 25,642 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 25,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 25,356 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,733 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 24,148 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 22,959 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 115,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 22,464 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 21,899 miles

O/S/F Wheel slightly binding.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,996 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,631 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,566 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,232 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,880 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 10,365 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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S737 ATC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S737 ATC, 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 S737 ATC registered?

S737 ATC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S737 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S737 ATC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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