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S863 BKP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,606 mi
Last recorded107,606 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 BKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 107,606 miles

Corrosion evident several areas: Rear subframe; chassis, suspension, inner & outer sills, etc

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil deposits noted under engine

Pass 6 Aug 2025 105,033 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 103,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 103,229 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyre has tear (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested head lamp condition (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,158 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 83,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear chassis leg distorted

Fail 18 Jul 2022 83,573 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking calliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear chassis leg distorted

Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,432 miles

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,899 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 73,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,476 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 69,410 miles

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 69,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,026 miles

o/s rear outer sill corroded

windscreen damaged n/s front

Fail 25 Apr 2017 65,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front inner side wall slightly damage

o/s rear outer sill corroded

windscreen damaged n/s front

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,038 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edge

heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edge

heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 9 May 2015 55,717 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering rack slight play near siderack end

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,890 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 1 May 2013 54,214 miles

start of wear on inner edge of both front Tyres

wear on inner edge of both rear Tyres

Fail 1 May 2013 54,214 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

start of wear on inner edge of both front Tyres

wear on inner edge of both rear Tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,241 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 53,241 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,212 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,414 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 49,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,547 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,227 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,233 miles

slight scratches on windscreen in zone a

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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S863 BKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S863 BKP, 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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S863 BKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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