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S923 LFR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,315 mi
Last recorded58,315 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 LFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 58,315 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 58,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 57,533 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,152 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,884 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,608 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,091 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,645 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 55,644 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sil (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,278 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,808 miles

os an ns sills starting to corroed

Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,508 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,582 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,800 miles

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,686 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 39,639 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 36,354 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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S923 LFR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S923 LFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S923 LFR?

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What year was S923 LFR registered?

S923 LFR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S923 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S923 LFR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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