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S863 DOJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,008 mi
Last recorded52,008 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 DOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 52,008 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 51,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 50,098 miles

General age related corrosion to all suspension components

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner wheel arch around anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,881 miles

General age related corrosion on all suspension components

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner wheel arch around anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 49,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General age related corrosion on all suspension components

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner wheel arch around anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 47,623 miles

N/S and O/S Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 45,854 miles

nearside rear outer sill showing corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,609 miles

offside/nearside,the rear outer sills showing part corroded.

underside engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine area.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,410 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,381 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,317 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 41,317 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,368 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 40,368 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,021 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,430 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,846 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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S863 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S863 DOJ, 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 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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