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S868 AHO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,986 mi
Last recorded96,986 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,986 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,844 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 96,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 96,560 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,414 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,274 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,003 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 95,592 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 94,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 92,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 92,723 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 92,723 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 88,018 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 88,018 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 62,957 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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S868 AHO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S868 AHO, 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 S868 AHO registered?

S868 AHO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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