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S845 EGT

1998 Mazda MX5

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,688 mi
Last recorded163,688 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX5129,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS845 EGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 163,688 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 145,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear have slight surface corrosio (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 145,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear have slight surface corrosio (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 145,246 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))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake becoming lazy

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 144,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 144,434 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint insecurely attached to the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint insecurely attached to the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 142,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres cracked/ perished and aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle corroded slightly and undersealed

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damaged slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 142,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres cracked/ perished and aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle corroded slightly and undersealed

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damaged slightly (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 140,883 miles

Both front upper suspension arm ball joint boots deteriorated

Corrosion to front suspension components

Damage o/s/f door

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Small stone chips to front windscreen

Some uneven application to front brakes

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

N/s/f tyre worn to legal limits

Fail 25 Jul 2016 140,876 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front upper suspension arm ball joint boots deteriorated

Corrosion to front suspension components

Damage o/s/f door

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Small stone chips to front windscreen

Some uneven application to front brakes

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Underside of vehicle heavily under-sealed

N/s/f tyre worn to legal limits

Pass 8 Jul 2015 136,660 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre as cut outer wall

Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,617 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake poor just passed reading 17%

n/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s/r brake binding slighty

Pass 19 Jul 2013 132,787 miles

Corrosion blisters to o/s sill

N/s headlamp pattern poor

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

So deterioration to all suspension ball joint dust covers

Wipers poor operation

Pass 28 Jun 2012 129,655 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

front brake pads 30% left

power steering pipes surface corroded

small stone chips front window screen

surface corrosion to front sub-frame and suspension and components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 126,590 miles

Advanced corrosion to front and rear subframes and all components

Both headlamp paterns poor

Both rear tyres deteriorating and have some runout

Brake pedal pad wearing

Power steering pipes corroding

Small chips front windscreen

Some corrosion to brake discs

Some corrosion to rear chassis and floor pans

Fail 21 Jul 2011 126,590 miles

Advanced corrosion to front and rear subframes and all components

Both headlamp paterns poor

Both rear tyres deteriorating and have some runout

Brake pedal pad wearing

Power steering pipes corroding

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Small chips front windscreen

Some corrosion to brake discs

Some corrosion to rear chassis and floor pans

Pass 28 Jul 2010 123,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2008 110,519 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 96,754 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 84,937 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 69,168 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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S845 EGT is a 1998 Mazda MX5 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 129,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S845 EGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S845 EGT is a 1998 Mazda MX5, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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