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S621 VGY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,565 mi
Last recorded99,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS621 VGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 99,565 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 90,816 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 88,115 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 86,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

slight surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,332 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,006 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 62,242 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel, also see advisory (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front slight bind detected when rotating wheel by hand

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished & cracked on outer shoulder

undertray obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2016 59,847 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges and are also cracking

Front brake discs are worn and corroded on inner fascia

Front reg plate is cracked

Middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Centre cap is missing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear light unit has a cracked lens

Nearside Rear tyre cis cracking on outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,328 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre is worn on the shoulders and is cracking

Nearside front wheel has very slight bind

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Offside front tyre has shoulder wear and is also cracking

Offside rear tyre is cracking on outer shoulder

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Where the middle and rear exhaust boxes join is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 57,326 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre is worn on the shoulders and is cracking

Nearside front wheel has very slight bind

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Offside front tyre has shoulder wear and is also cracking

Offside rear tyre is cracking on outer shoulder

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rag plate partially insecure

Where the middle and rear exhaust boxes join is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,161 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,440 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 54,439 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,934 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,271 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,652 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 50,652 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,500 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,219 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,595 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 37,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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S621 VGY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S621 VGY, 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 S621 VGY registered?

S621 VGY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1998.

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