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S988 SCF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 SCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 92,586 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 91,245 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 89,718 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 87,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 84,943 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 83,366 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 81,125 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,791 miles

passenger seat removed

Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 73,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front brake hose twisted

Pass 6 May 2014 69,687 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 69,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

battery charge light on

Pass 3 May 2011 69,219 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 69,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,270 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY AT REARS

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 68,270 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY AT REARS

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,962 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING WHEEL BY HAND

Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,972 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,276 miles

Airbag warning lamp stays on

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 45,300 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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S988 SCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S988 SCF, 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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S988 SCF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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