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S866 DAA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 DAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 57,161 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 56,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 55,994 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,783 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 52,331 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 52,331 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 51,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,144 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,439 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 49,439 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,326 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 48,326 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,445 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 47,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,629 miles

rear tyres getting low and starting to perish, rear brake pads on n/s rear getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,145 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,087 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 33,087 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,251 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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S866 DAA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S866 DAA, 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 S866 DAA registered?

S866 DAA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S866 DAA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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