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S868 YOO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,035 mi
Last recorded150,035 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 YOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 150,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 149,610 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 148,695 miles

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2022 147,789 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2020 147,249 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2019 145,178 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2019 145,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2018 142,945 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 142,945 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 135,943 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 135,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint to wishbone (2.5.A.4)

Fail 28 May 2015 133,581 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 133,581 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 133,392 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2013 133,001 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2012 132,313 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2011 131,026 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside rear upper wishbone bush slightly displaced

Offside front lower wishbone bush slightly displaced

Tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 May 2010 128,772 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 25 May 2010 128,771 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 18 May 2009 127,662 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 126,804 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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S868 YOO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S868 YOO, 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 S868 YOO registered?

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

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