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S672 AGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,823 mi
Last recorded96,823 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS672 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,823 miles

Bodywork corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,366 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,799 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,138 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,597 miles

corrosion sills

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,171 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

ageing cracks n/s/r tyre

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,978 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 64,956 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 64,843 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 64,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

ageing crackso/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,715 miles

Oil leak

ageing crackso/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,707 miles

knocking from steering suspect o/s steering control arm

Fail 13 Mar 2009 63,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both o/s tyres have ageing cracks

knocking from steering suspect o/s steering control arm

Pass 8 Mar 2008 63,207 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres are cracked on outer walls but no cord seen inside cracks

play in o/s steering track control arm

Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,670 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front tyres deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2007 62,670 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,150 miles

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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S672 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S672 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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S672 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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