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S775 GWW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,645 mi
Last recorded73,645 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 GWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 73,645 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 73,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,470 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 71,963 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,252 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,076 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 68,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,122 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 65,119 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,949 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 46,563 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 35,567 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,481 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,565 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 33,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,072 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 29,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,923 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 19,301 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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S775 GWW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S775 GWW, 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 S775 GWW registered?

S775 GWW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S775 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S775 GWW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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