CarVerify

Free Car Check

S490 AGR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,460 mi
Last recorded85,460 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS490 AGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 85,460 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps. beam image only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 78,267 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

stone chip in windscreen

underside components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2022 78,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

underside components corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

windscreen has slight damage - stone chips

Pass 5 May 2021 78,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside And Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside And Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 77,788 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 77,786 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements carictors faded (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,651 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 71,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,873 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 69,873 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,058 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,554 miles

near side outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,707 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,501 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 55,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 50,804 miles

rusty underside †nsr tyre 1,6 mm on edfe/nail in tyre †knocking in steering /play os rack end †pas pipes very rusty †slight blow ex mid box/slight damage

Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,310 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S490 AGR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S490 AGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S490 AGR?

You can check the full history of S490 AGR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S490 AGR registered?

S490 AGR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S490 AGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S490 AGR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S490 AGR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S490 AGR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.