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S783 YOO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,466 mi
Last recorded115,466 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 YOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 115,466 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 115,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reading 0.51 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 114,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 113,705 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 113,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 112,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 112,624 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,246 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2019 111,485 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 110,742 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 109,368 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 108,384 miles

head lamp lens scuffed

Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,687 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 104,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 102,720 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 102,720 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 100,690 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 98,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 98,879 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,743 miles

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

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 27 Aug 2010 96,743 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,372 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 94,368 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 92,477 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,791 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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S783 YOO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S783 YOO, 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 S783 YOO registered?

S783 YOO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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