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S946 APJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,540 mi
Last recorded103,540 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 APJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 103,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 101,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 100,234 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,866 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 97,851 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,542 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 95,542 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 93,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 91,923 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 91,054 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 91,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

underneath of vehicle has heavy surface corosion

Pass 8 May 2015 90,115 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 88,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,254 miles

windsreen has slight mark

Fail 12 Mar 2013 87,254 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

windsreen has slight mark

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,383 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 80,857 miles

Front Windscreen wipers beginning to deteriorate

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 73,265 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 64,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,213 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 13 May 2006 41,080 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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S946 APJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S946 APJ, 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 S946 APJ registered?

S946 APJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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