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S894 HNM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,237 mi
Last recorded141,237 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 HNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 141,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 139,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 135,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 130,659 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Engine oil leaks.

Rear tyres perished in the treads.

Repairs to both rear outer sills.

Pass 10 May 2017 124,978 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Evidence of repair to both rear outer sill areas.

Front number plate damaged.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 10 May 2016 120,338 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 115,835 miles

Both front tyres perished/split and worn

Both rear tyres perished/split and worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,496 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 97,578 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 97,578 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,609 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 85,554 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,244 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,124 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,702 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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S894 HNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S894 HNM, 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 S894 HNM registered?

S894 HNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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