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S533 AGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,952 mi
Last recorded60,952 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,952 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sills corroding

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 60,952 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sills corroding

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,111 miles

Central exhaust casing becoming corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,920 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 55,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,482 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,110 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,533 miles

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 54,533 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,955 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,867 miles

both rear tyres on 3m/m

n/side front tyre on 2m/m

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,408 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 43,364 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,686 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,454 miles

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

both rear tyres,wearing low at centre of tread.

front inner,pads wearing thin?.

slight binding at offside front wheel.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all rear suspension components have surface corrosion

tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 29,424 miles

front numberplate is cracked

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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S533 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S533 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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S533 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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