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S690 SNT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,808 mi
Last recorded75,808 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 SNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 75,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 74,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,323 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 30 Apr 2021 71,754 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle various places

Fail 23 Apr 2021 71,754 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion under vehicle various places

Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,937 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 70,934 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded CENTRE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 70,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 69,685 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 68,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,262 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,068 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,407 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 54,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,852 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,434 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,063 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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S690 SNT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S690 SNT, 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 S690 SNT registered?

S690 SNT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S690 SNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S690 SNT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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