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S64 PGT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,375 mi
Last recorded146,375 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS64 PGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 146,375 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 146,252 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co -- 0.94 -- (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 145,757 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 145,042 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 18 Mar 2022 143,173 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 143,172 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 134,512 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 134,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 133,730 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 133,061 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 133,061 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2014 132,416 miles

Both headlamp lenses starting to discolour

Fail 30 Apr 2014 132,416 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both headlamp lenses starting to discolour

Pass 2 Dec 2013 130,765 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 130,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 128,248 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 128,248 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 May 2011 121,645 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 115,409 miles

Damage to the body work on the n/s door and rear wing.

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

Wipers.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 115,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Damage to the body work on the n/s door and rear wing.

The rear tyres are wearing on the edges.

Wipers.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,876 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 10,876 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 104,237 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 96,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 91,088 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 90,704 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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S64 PGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S64 PGT, 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 S64 PGT registered?

S64 PGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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