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S892 ACG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,286 mi
Last recorded60,286 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 60,286 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,749 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,978 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,165 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 56,349 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,640 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

both wiper blades smeary

Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,504 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 54,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,501 miles

Rear brake pads look low inner side

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,572 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES NEED AIR

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER SIDE TREAD SPLIT ALL ROUND

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,982 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012

BATTERY FLAT// NOT HOLD CHARGE

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,388 miles

/// BOTH FRONT TYRES SMALLCRACKS ON EDGE TREAD ///REAR NUMBER PLATE HONEYCOMBE BACK GROUND ///

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,392 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,604 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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S892 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S892 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.

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S892 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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