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P686 WGS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 WGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 93,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 93,453 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 93,337 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 92,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 92,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Towards Front Near Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 91,683 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 91,670 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 91,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Wing rusted away at sill

Nearside Rear Rusting at patch

Offside Front Lower wing rusting at sill

Offside Rear Sill rusting by repair patch

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,035 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,056 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 87,230 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,450 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 85,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake discs very rusty (3.5.1g)

Offside Hand brake effort just meets stander

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,375 miles

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 80,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,941 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 69,940 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside & offside rear brake discs are corroded

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,179 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,006 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 58,089 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,727 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 65,727 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 52,958 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,058 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 45,830 miles

both rear tyres excesive wear inner 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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P686 WGS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P686 WGS, 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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P686 WGS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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