MOT Status
ValidMileage
93,664 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Towards Front Near Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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)
both rear tyres excesive wear inner edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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What year was P686 WGS registered?
P686 WGS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.
Is P686 WGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P686 WGS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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