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S97 ADP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

140,220 mi
Last recorded140,220 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 ADP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 140,220 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 140,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2025 139,341 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 138,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 138,397 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 137,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 135,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 131,927 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both-slight (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 127,074 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,845 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s/f tyres close on edges and all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,194 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,554 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,762 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 80,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 72,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,188 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,096 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 46,140 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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S97 ADP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 S97 ADP, 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

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What year was S97 ADP registered?

S97 ADP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S97 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S97 ADP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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