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S454 AGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,097 mi
Last recorded104,097 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 104,097 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Dec 2016 97,641 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 87,911 miles

Under-tray damage

Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 73,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,588 miles

Chassis rails damaged

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

Sump damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,366 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside hand brake

Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,772 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 36,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,956 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,814 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,246 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,685 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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S454 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S454 AGH, 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 S454 AGH registered?

S454 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S454 AGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S454 AGH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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