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M669 SGU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,156 mi
Last recorded124,156 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM669 SGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 124,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 123,755 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 123,754 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,025 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,721 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 110,682 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 110,682 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 109,384 miles

inner and outer sills close tolimit

Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,080 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 102,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 96,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 74,486 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 74,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,087 miles

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)

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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M669 SGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M669 SGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M669 SGU registered?

M669 SGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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