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S686 UAR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,243 mi
Last recorded53,243 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 UAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 53,243 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 51,573 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 49,725 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 49,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 47,492 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 45,693 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 41,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 36,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 35,553 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,850 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,783 miles

Offside Front front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,787 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2014 29,209 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,209 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear.

Pass 10 May 2013 27,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,043 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 12 Sep 2009 25,963 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight damage noted on offside front door and wing

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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S686 UAR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S686 UAR, 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 S686 UAR registered?

S686 UAR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S686 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S686 UAR shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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