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S780 SNA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,630 mi
Last recorded28,630 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 SNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 28,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 28,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 27,890 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 27,711 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 27,710 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake caliper parking control mechanism sticking

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake caliper parking control mechanism sticking

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 27,131 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 26,588 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 25,559 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 23,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,918 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,938 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,928 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,864 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,165 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 12,428 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 SNA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SNA, 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 S780 SNA registered?

S780 SNA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S780 SNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S780 SNA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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