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S80 BBO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,366 mi
Last recorded25,366 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 BBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2025 25,366 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2024 25,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 25,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 25,287 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 25,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,787 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 23,974 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,365 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,728 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,592 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 22,068 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 21,599 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,708 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,547 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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S80 BBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 S80 BBO, 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 S80 BBO registered?

S80 BBO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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