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S884 AHO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,863 mi
Last recorded36,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 36,863 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 36,285 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 35,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 35,890 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 35,413 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,182 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 34,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,305 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,371 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,906 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 30,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,337 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,610 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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S884 AHO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S884 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 S884 AHO registered?

S884 AHO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S884 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S884 AHO shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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