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S691 VOB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,771 mi
Last recorded51,771 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS691 VOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 51,771 miles

Rear both outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,365 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear sills corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,878 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 50,564 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill light corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill light corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,852 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 48,954 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 48,004 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,587 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,107 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,707 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,183 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,492 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,165 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 29,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,641 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,897 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 VOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S691 VOB?

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What year was S691 VOB registered?

S691 VOB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S691 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S691 VOB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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