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S985 RUY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,701 mi
Last recorded98,701 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 RUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 98,701 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside around sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 98,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside around sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 98,463 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,805 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 97,335 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 96,606 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 96,208 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,451 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,637 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2016 94,132 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.2.6)

battery was flat

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 93,873 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,222 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,495 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 90,937 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 89,167 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear outer sill corroded just outside of prescribed areas

rusty areas underneath

Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 82,712 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 82,712 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 78,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 55,411 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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S985 RUY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S985 RUY, 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 S985 RUY registered?

S985 RUY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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