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S877 DOJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,533 mi
Last recorded127,533 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS877 DOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 127,533 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 127,533 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 117,210 miles

Exhaust noisy baffle loose rear exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

underbody dry rusty req wax oil grease through out

Fail 9 Aug 2024 117,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 108,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 108,453 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 108,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 108,065 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 107,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 106,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 106,738 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,244 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 106,244 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 105,697 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,140 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 99,035 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 95,772 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,582 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 86,986 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 83,675 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 83,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,715 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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S877 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 S877 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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What year was S877 DOJ registered?

S877 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S877 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S877 DOJ 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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