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S890 ACG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,577 mi
Last recorded84,577 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,577 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,537 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 82,994 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 82,517 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2022 81,542 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,897 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,254 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 79,375 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 75,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,911 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,748 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,257 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,213 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,365 miles

both sides rear lower wings corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,190 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 50,441 miles

hand brake travel long

Pass 3 Feb 2007 46,672 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,989 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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S890 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S890 ACG, 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

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What year was S890 ACG registered?

S890 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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