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S975 SDB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,602 mi
Last recorded144,602 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 SDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 144,602 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 134,506 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 129,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 125,072 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,135 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 121,135 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,079 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,684 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,672 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,943 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 111,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing detached (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 106,492 miles

ABS Light not illuminating

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,290 miles

slight leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer

Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,290 miles

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

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

slight leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer

Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,470 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 87,756 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,771 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 77,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 68,253 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 50,445 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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S975 SDB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S975 SDB, 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 S975 SDB registered?

S975 SDB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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