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S81 RCL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,476 mi
Last recorded41,476 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 RCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 41,476 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 41,152 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 40,708 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,278 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,861 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 39,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 38,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 37,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,670 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,850 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,039 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 33,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,412 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 29,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,056 miles

slight dampnes O/S/R shock

Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 26,826 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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S81 RCL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S81 RCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S81 RCL registered?

S81 RCL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S81 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 RCL shows 22 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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