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S7 RLH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,139 mi
Last recorded88,139 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 RLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 88,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,768 miles

tyres perrished

Pass 14 Mar 2022 84,512 miles

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

n-s rear park brake efficiency low reading

Fail 14 Mar 2022 84,512 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

n-s rear park brake efficiency low reading

Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,506 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,651 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 77,889 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 77,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill and sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,466 miles

advise tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

advise off side front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 21 Jun 2016 67,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

advise off side front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,031 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,270 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 61,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,729 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,228 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 54,615 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

han d brake travel high.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,668 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,058 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,611 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 29,676 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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S7 RLH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S7 RLH, 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 S7 RLH registered?

S7 RLH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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