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S780 LVY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,154 mi
Last recorded49,154 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 LVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 49,154 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 46,753 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 46,753 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 44,211 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 44,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 40,061 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 40,061 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 39,773 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 39,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 39,058 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,342 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 37,342 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 33,843 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,676 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 33,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,308 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 31,738 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,706 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,704 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,075 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,564 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,553 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,503 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 18,951 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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S780 LVY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S780 LVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S780 LVY?

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What year was S780 LVY registered?

S780 LVY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S780 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S780 LVY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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