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S940 APH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,105 mi
Last recorded78,105 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 APH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion on front suspension

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 78,105 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion on front suspension

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 77,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,264 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 76,264 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 76,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail silencer to centre pipe corroded away (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corrosion holes (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

corrosion on suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,610 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion on both body sill panels

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 27 Jul 2015 75,610 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on both body sill panels

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,248 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is severely corroded.

vehicle underside is heavily corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 72,184 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nsr sill in poor condition

osr sill in poor condition

slight exhaust blow at front of cat.

Fail 2 May 2013 72,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nsr sill in poor condition

osr sill in poor condition

slight exhaust blow at front of cat.

vehicle structure rusty.

nsr tyre perished and cracking

Fail 23 May 2012 70,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 May 2012 70,556 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,035 miles

both fronttyres just starting to wear on inside edges

chip inn/s/r light

rear anti roll bar rusty

slight surface rust starting on some steel brake pipes

surface rust on all coil springs

surface rust on exhaust system, especially towards rear

surface rust on front and rear suspension componants

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,010 miles

front number plate loose but not insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2009 60,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate loose but not insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 48,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S940 APH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S940 APH, 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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S940 APH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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