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S691 AGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,813 mi
Last recorded39,813 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS691 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 39,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,497 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 38,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Oct 2022 37,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 34,737 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 32,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 32,263 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 31,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 31,607 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 31,407 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 31,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Kick up in both directions (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 31,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 31,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 29,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 29,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 27,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,426 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 23,788 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,009 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,448 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 21,611 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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S691 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S691 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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What year was S691 AGH registered?

S691 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S691 AGH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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