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S79 OHN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,277 mi
Last recorded143,277 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 OHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 143,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded in non prescribed area

Rear seat belt mounting prescribed area showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs covered with underseal

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

possible coolant leak at radiator

Fail 24 Oct 2025 143,275 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seat belt mounting prescribed area showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs covered with underseal

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 142,389 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 142,379 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 141,796 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 141,784 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,336 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 136,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,466 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 133,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 132,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 131,896 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 131,896 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 130,810 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 130,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,452 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 127,172 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 124,031 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 120,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,988 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 99,846 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,124 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 84,536 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 68,663 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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S79 OHN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S79 OHN, 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 S79 OHN registered?

S79 OHN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S79 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S79 OHN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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