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S806 RCV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,516 mi
Last recorded127,516 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 RCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 127,516 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 125,369 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle has general surface corrosion underneath

Fail 24 Feb 2025 125,365 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle has general surface corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Mar 2024 125,245 miles

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

all suspension components have slight corrosion

both front wings have slight corosion

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2024 125,239 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all suspension components have slight corrosion

both front wings have slight corosion

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,196 miles

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

all wheel arches have slight corosion

rear suspension components have slight corosion all over

underneath of vehicle has underseal covering chassis and suspension components

Fail 21 Feb 2023 125,192 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

all wheel arches have slight corosion

rear suspension components have slight corosion all over

underneath of vehicle has underseal covering chassis and suspension components

Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,244 miles

Nearside Rear sill arch area corroded

Offside Rear sill/arch area corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,741 miles

Rear tyres worn close to tread wear bars and slightly perished

suspension arms corroded but not holed

Pass 24 Feb 2020 119,857 miles

both rear outer sills corroded but not holed

suspension arms corroded but no holes

Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Rear outer sills corroded/not holed at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2019 116,148 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Rear outer sills corroded/not holed at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 105,548 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,622 miles

rear exhaust box deterioted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,530 miles

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

rear chassis has surface rust to components.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 85,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear chassis has surface rust to components.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,905 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 79,411 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 65,552 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 65,552 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,438 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre poor.

o/s/r lenze cracked.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 4 Jul 2007 58,438 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs corroded.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre poor.

o/s/r lenze cracked.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,256 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 49,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S806 RCV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 S806 RCV, 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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S806 RCV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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