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S990 OMJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

95,506 mi
Last recorded95,506 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 OMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 95,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 95,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

inner/outer sills corroded

vehicle undersealed, preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2023 95,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamp units (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer outer sill corroded

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,390 miles

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated, light output not severely reduced

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated, light output not severely reduced

outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,679 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,498 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,466 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,270 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 78,403 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,362 miles

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

slight corrosion offside front chassis member

Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,526 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,445 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,470 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r outer sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,747 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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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S990 OMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S990 OMJ, 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 S990 OMJ registered?

S990 OMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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