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S81 RHK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 RHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 93,556 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,312 miles

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

both rear outer sills and offside front chassis corroded/weak

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 92,306 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear outer sills and offside front chassis corroded/weak

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 91,709 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to front/rear sub-frames and suspension arms

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S inner/outer SIL/Jacking points within 30cm or trailing arm mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 91,697 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to front/rear sub-frames and suspension arms

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S inner/outer SIL/Jacking points within 30cm or trailing arm mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 90,306 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to front and rear suspension arms/sub-frames etc

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S outer SIL/Jacking points - Trailing arm mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 90,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion to front and rear suspension arms/sub-frames etc

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S outer SIL/Jacking points - Trailing arm mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,781 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S and O/S Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SIL/Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,950 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside headlight not working - lamp secure

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 87,950 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

nearside outer sill corroded

offside headlight not working - lamp secure

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,000 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 87,000 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 84,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 84,898 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 83,194 miles

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

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to o/s/f inner chassis

Fail 14 Feb 2018 83,193 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to o/s/f inner chassis

Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,830 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,275 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 20 Jan 2014 72,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 69,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,055 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,148 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,559 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 RHK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 S81 RHK, 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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S81 RHK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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