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S879 DOJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,290 mi
Last recorded58,290 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 DOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 58,290 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 56,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres except O/S/F. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 54,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 54,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 53,189 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 53,187 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 52,271 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 51,504 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 51,504 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 50,703 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 50,703 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,577 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 49,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,460 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 44,566 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,641 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,381 miles

o/s/r tyrewall cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,699 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,322 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,462 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,597 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 19,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S879 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S879 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 S879 DOJ registered?

S879 DOJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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