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S868 NBD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,350 mi
Last recorded125,350 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 NBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 125,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 124,933 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 124,514 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,923 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE IMPINGING ON DIFFERENTIAL (6.1.2 (a))

SURFACE CORROSION ON N/S AND O/S REAR OUTER SILLS

Pass 4 Jan 2018 106,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 103,040 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 100,276 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,276 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 95,558 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 95,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,816 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 87,340 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,543 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 86,543 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 May 2010 86,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 83,964 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 80,755 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,755 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING

Pass 23 Jun 2007 77,268 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 77,268 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 77,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2006 68,196 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)

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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S868 NBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S868 NBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S868 NBD registered?

S868 NBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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