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WBZ 5879

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,950 mi
Last recorded78,950 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 5879
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 78,950 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion - underside

Fail 11 Apr 2025 78,898 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed (centre) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion - underside

Pass 22 Apr 2024 77,246 miles

reverse light not working

wipers starting to streak

Coil spring corroded both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill -corroded - been a repair -no sign of structural weakness

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 75,637 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort is low

Nearside Rear sill been repaired - sill corroded- no signs of structural weakness

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wipes staring to streak

Pass 5 May 2022 72,241 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 72,230 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 69,533 miles

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

suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2020 69,533 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,163 miles

Front number plate poor

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,169 miles

slight displacement of both rear upper arm outer bushes

Fail 10 Jul 2018 65,168 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded T piece to hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight displacement of both rear upper arm outer bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,432 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,432 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,093 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 62,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,496 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,980 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front suspension components heavily corroded

offside head lamp slightly loose on lower mounting

rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Aug 2013 52,980 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front suspension components heavily corroded

offside head lamp slightly loose on lower mounting

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,098 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 52,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,360 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,682 miles

brakes binding slightly o/s/f

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,374 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 49,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,885 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 41,798 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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WBZ 5879 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBZ 5879, 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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WBZ 5879 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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