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S606 FGD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,932 mi
Last recorded76,932 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS606 FGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,932 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake only just met requirements

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both sides of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 72,922 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,476 miles

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

wheels protruding from wheel arches

Pass 20 Sep 2021 67,571 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,801 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 61,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 56,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,037 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,308 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 53,129 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 51,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear sills corroded at bottom .

front number plate cracked.front and rear subframes and assosiated components corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,828 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 31,734 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight knocking noise from steering rack

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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S606 FGD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S606 FGD, 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 S606 FGD registered?

S606 FGD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S606 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S606 FGD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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