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S544 AGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,735 mi
Last recorded160,735 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 160,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 155,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Aug 2015 155,365 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2014 149,367 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 142,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 142,378 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 135,190 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 123,827 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 121,116 miles

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

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 27 Aug 2009 115,741 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 104,904 miles

nearside wiper bade split at end

Fail 22 Aug 2008 104,904 miles

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

nearside wiper bade split at end

Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,056 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 96,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 87,685 miles

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

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

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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S544 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S544 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 S544 AGH registered?

S544 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S544 AGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S544 AGH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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