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S693 AGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,382 mi
Last recorded122,382 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 122,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 113,528 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 113,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,095 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 109,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,326 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 12 Sep 2015 103,255 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 102,614 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)

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

dipstick behind the steering wheel

Fail 4 Oct 2014 102,609 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn close to limit, measured at 2mm

Both rear tyres very close to limit, measured at 1.6mm/2mm

O/S rear brake has slight bind, not noticed on RBT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 95,511 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,946 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,366 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsf tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2010 74,365 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 74,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 69,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 66,058 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and getting low on tread

handbrake travel long

Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,831 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,397 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 54,397 miles

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

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

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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S693 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 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S693 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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S693 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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