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S688 CNW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,013 mi
Last recorded92,013 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 CNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 92,013 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 91,818 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,762 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 91,560 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 91,534 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Feb 2019 91,506 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 90,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,709 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,707 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 88,231 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 87,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,758 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 85,528 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 84,427 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,297 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 79,871 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 73,177 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 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CNW, 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 S688 CNW registered?

S688 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S688 CNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S688 CNW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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