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S880 VAH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,090 mi
Last recorded32,090 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 VAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 32,090 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 29,710 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 27,879 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 25,446 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 21,865 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 19,504 miles

nsf tyre perished cracking in tread and split inner sidewall no cords visible at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,193 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,966 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 18,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,002 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 16,694 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,909 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,971 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,551 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,951 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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S880 VAH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S880 VAH, 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 S880 VAH registered?

S880 VAH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S880 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S880 VAH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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