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S991 XOL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,039 mi
Last recorded51,039 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 XOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,039 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,187 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present On Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 49,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,092 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 48,268 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 47,589 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 47,222 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 46,693 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 46,060 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 45,527 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 44,933 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 43,884 miles

rear cills corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2013 42,889 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,408 miles

rear sills to arches corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 40,851 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 40,276 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 39,925 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,497 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 39,492 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 38,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,053 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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S991 XOL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 S991 XOL, 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 S991 XOL registered?

S991 XOL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S991 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S991 XOL 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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