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S872 WYA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

89,989 mi
Last recorded89,989 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 WYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 89,989 miles

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

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

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,730 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 87,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,284 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 86,283 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,062 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 84,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,497 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front arm balljoint covers perrished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 83,471 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front arm balljoint covers perrished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All suspension arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear badly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,049 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 82,300 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,834 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 74,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to outer rear sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Has cracking to outer sidewall.

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

Offside Front Lower brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately Lower brake calliper carrier bolt incorrect . (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to rear end outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Has cracking on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 74,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Fault with osf wheel speed sensor. (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to outer rear sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Has cracking to outer sidewall.

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to rear end outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Has cracking on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,773 miles

Nearside Rear Outer rust on outer rear sill

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Rear Outer rust on outer rear sill

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Fail 31 Aug 2016 70,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer rust on outer rear sill

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer rust on outer rear sill

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,753 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,465 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 57,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,489 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 53,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,280 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,227 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,741 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 40,320 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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S872 WYA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S872 WYA, 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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S872 WYA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 1998.

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