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S789 DGJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

116,584 mi
Last recorded116,584 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 DGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 116,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on both upper and lower arms are perished and starting to split but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on both upper and lower arms are perished and starting to split but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 116,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on both upper and lower arms are perished and starting to split but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes on both upper and lower arms are perished and starting to split but not resulting in movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 115,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 112,297 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper , slider dust cover not fitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 112,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake caliper , slider dust cover not fitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,283 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine management light Inoperative

Fail 30 Jul 2021 109,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 109,178 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are pitted from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are pitted from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear seals started to corrode and also body kit on rear seals

Rear rear suspension components has started to corrode and the same for the front suspension

Pass 23 Jul 2020 105,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 105,900 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Bulbs Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track Rod End (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,872 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

both rear sills corroded

general age related under body corrosion

Fail 9 May 2019 102,851 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

SERVICE BRAKE JUST PASSED

Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2016 101,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and ridged (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chassis legs covered

corrosion and damage and repairs to sills

corrosion to suspension components and age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

exhaust corroded

non standard rear lights fitted

some suspension components are painted/undersealed

stone chips in windescreen

Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,428 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and ridged (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

chassis legs covered

corrosion and damage and repairs to sills

corrosion to suspension components and age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

exhaust corroded

non standard rear lights fitted

some suspension components are painted/undersealed

stone chips in windescreen

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,313 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2014 88,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,477 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 86,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,665 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,323 miles

offside outer sill starting to rust

Fail 11 Oct 2010 73,323 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside outer sill starting to rust

Fail 17 Aug 2009 70,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 70,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 63,165 miles

O/s/front tyre has side wall damage.

O/s/outer sill corroded & almost holed.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 63,165 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

O/s/front tyre has side wall damage.

O/s/outer sill corroded & almost holed.

O/s/rear tyre nauled twice.

O/s/rear tyre v rated the resr are h rated.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 56,461 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,598 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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S789 DGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 S789 DGJ, 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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S789 DGJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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