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S808 XNF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,893 mi
Last recorded58,893 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 XNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 58,893 miles

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,841 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,348 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,316 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,954 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,373 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 52,515 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,276 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,997 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,096 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,521 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,881 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 41,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,356 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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S808 XNF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S808 XNF, 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 S808 XNF registered?

S808 XNF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S808 XNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 XNF shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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