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S524 AGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,138 mi
Last recorded62,138 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,138 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member behind bumper corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint cover very perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp outer lens deteriorated also heavy internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and suspension components corroded but heavily covered with oil/underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body underside heavily oiled/undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2018 62,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer sidewall perished and cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member behind bumper corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint cover very perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp outer lens deteriorated also heavy internal condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and suspension components corroded but heavily covered with oil/underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body underside heavily oiled/undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre getting perished on sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of car getting very rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2016 59,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle underside getting rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,667 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 58,180 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,075 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,822 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,568 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 46,212 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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S524 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S524 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 S524 AGH registered?

S524 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S524 AGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S524 AGH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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