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S488 AGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,210 mi
Last recorded62,210 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 60,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,986 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,450 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf , osf , & nsr tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf , osf , & nsr tyres cracking on sidewalls

wipers split

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,141 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,716 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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S488 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S488 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 S488 AGH registered?

S488 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S488 AGH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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