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S916 AAN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,588 mi
Last recorded81,588 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 AAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 81,588 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2024 81,063 miles

Heavy Surface Corrosion to all Front and Rear Suspension Components

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface rust on outer sill panels

Fail 4 Dec 2023 80,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

surface rust on outer sill panels

Pass 8 Dec 2022 80,357 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 80,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,622 miles

surface rust on rear sill panels and suspension components

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

dent in drivers door

Pass 12 Dec 2019 79,294 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,251 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 77,251 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,354 miles

Central Rear Inner Exhaust system very corroded around rear join.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,044 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,494 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,416 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,281 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,493 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,121 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,814 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 60,784 miles

drivers wiper split at ends

long handbrake travel

Pass 13 Dec 2006 59,917 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 57,648 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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S916 AAN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S916 AAN, 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 S916 AAN registered?

S916 AAN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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