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S752 CDV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,237 mi
Last recorded142,237 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 CDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 142,237 miles

Different size tyres front/rear

Front wheel spacers fitted

Nearside Front Nearside front chassis leg slightly corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion at inner/outersill join

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

Roll cage, harnesses etc fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2022 141,269 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 140,468 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 121,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced around shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced around shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 121,991 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced around shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced around shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 119,423 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 119,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,632 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 116,632 miles

Emissions not tested Broken exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer broken away from mid section (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,923 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 111,982 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,561 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 107,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,048 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 104,045 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in offside outer sill

Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,913 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 96,103 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,343 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,897 miles

offside outer body sill corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,090 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 80,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 80,536 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 70,581 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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S752 CDV 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 73.1%.

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 S752 CDV, 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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S752 CDV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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