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S926 GPN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,384 mi
Last recorded82,384 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS926 GPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2025 82,384 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,413 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,838 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 79,530 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,908 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,080 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,483 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,369 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,776 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,110 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,918 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,282 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,374 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 40,845 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,098 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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S926 GPN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 S926 GPN, 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 S926 GPN registered?

S926 GPN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S926 GPN safe to buy?

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