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S698 AGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,458 mi
Last recorded69,458 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 AGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 69,458 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,851 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,796 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,135 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,336 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 63,579 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 50,701 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,989 miles

unable to fully inspect centre brake pipes due to grease

unable to fully inspect n/s/r brake pipe due to grease

unable to fully inspect o/s/r brake pipe due to grease

Fail 19 Jun 2008 40,486 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,486 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 34,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2006 26,603 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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S698 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S698 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 S698 AGH registered?

S698 AGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S698 AGH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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