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S770 DGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,847 mi
Last recorded57,847 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 DGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 57,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 56,512 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 55,817 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 55,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 54,803 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,848 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,727 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four Disc's Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Flexi Ferrell's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear Brake Imbalance 16%

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,683 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2016 53,683 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides front (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2015 53,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls / tread cracked

rear tyre treads are wearing low on inside egdes

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,248 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 53,247 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 52,075 miles

corrosion starting at n/s/r outer sill / wheel arch †rear section exhaust flange deteriorated †front brake pads wearing low †both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2006 51,493 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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S770 DGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S770 DGJ, 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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S770 DGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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