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S852 MLW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,507 mi
Last recorded59,507 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 MLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,507 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 58,849 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside slight damage to outer sill

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 58,094 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 57,224 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,374 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,407 miles

Offside Rear sill/arch slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,124 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,986 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 40,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,031 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 33,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,373 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,441 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,183 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,394 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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S852 MLW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S852 MLW, 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 S852 MLW registered?

S852 MLW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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