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S688 AGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,965 mi
Last recorded75,965 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,965 miles

Rear both outer sill panels corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,909 miles

both outer sills [rear] slight corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2021 73,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both outer sills [rear] slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,413 miles

both rear outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2020 72,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

both rear outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,906 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 68,432 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,106 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 65,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,584 miles

front brakes slight binding

n/s/r brake pipe to hose slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,933 miles

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

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

slight binding on nearside front brake

Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,910 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight binding on n/s front brake

Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,910 miles

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

slight binding on n/s front brake

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

water content of brake fluid above 4%, brake fluid requires replacing.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,124 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

water content of brake fluid above 4%, brake fluid requires replacing.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,292 miles

slight corrosion in steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,166 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,439 miles

hand brake travel close to fail

Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,836 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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S688 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S688 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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S688 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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