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S899 MEW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,878 mi
Last recorded89,878 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 MEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,878 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 89,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,621 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill

Offside Rear outer sill

Fail 23 Jun 2025 88,624 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill

Offside Rear outer sill

Fail 23 Jan 2025 88,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower chassis rail between upper suspension arm fixings holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system slight deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2024 86,719 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,870 miles

Front all front suspension components slight corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 84,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front all front suspension components slight corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 84,201 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear o/s and n/s outer sills slight corroded

exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear outer sills slight corroded

exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise, both sills corroded at rear

advise, corrosion to body

advise, exhaust system deteriorated

advise, nsr tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Jul 2018 78,364 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill slightly corroded

Rear Back box corroded

Rear Brake disc corroded, both sides

Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,364 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill slightly corroded

Rear Back box corroded

Rear Brake disc corroded, both sides

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,453 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,260 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,880 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,455 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise, exhaust corrosion.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,034 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 57,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,035 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,638 miles

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

all four tyres perrished

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,514 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,852 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,209 miles

Both outer body sills becoming corroded at rear.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,147 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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S899 MEW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S899 MEW, 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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S899 MEW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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