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S486 GHU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,248 mi
Last recorded92,248 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 GHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 92,248 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 92,248 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n/s/front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 91,931 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear arms/wishbones etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,887 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 91,887 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 91,141 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 91,137 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 90,537 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,835 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 88,240 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,023 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 88,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,191 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,830 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,597 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 84,597 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,992 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 77,314 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,900 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 64,635 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 64,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,913 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,273 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)

advise surface rust to under body

Pass 22 Jul 2005 41,709 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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S486 GHU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 S486 GHU, 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 S486 GHU registered?

S486 GHU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S486 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S486 GHU 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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