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S770 LGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,272 mi
Last recorded144,272 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 LGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 144,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 139,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,172 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 133,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim 195 45 14 (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill panel at rear (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 121,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At offside brake hose area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner sill panel area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill panel at rear (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 113,289 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 113,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,455 miles

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

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

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

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

body corroded

headlamps dim

Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,797 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe from union at o/s/r to n/s/r hose heavily corroded at union and difficult to inspect - just acceptable?

outer sills heavily undersealed and signs of filler at rear

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 78,766 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight play detected offside steering track arm

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,190 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 63,824 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 59,611 miles

both outer body sills starting to corrode

Pass 31 May 2008 55,072 miles

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

nearside outer body sill starting to corrrode

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,439 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 LGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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