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S941 FYG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,847 mi
Last recorded71,847 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS941 FYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,847 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 68,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 67,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both centre floors corroded and holed

Fail 25 Jul 2015 65,259 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both centre floors corroded and holed

Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,236 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,652 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 59,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 58,246 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,806 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,153 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 53,460 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,650 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 51,646 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,755 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,981 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 38,707 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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S941 FYG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S941 FYG, 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 S941 FYG registered?

S941 FYG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S941 FYG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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