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S971 AGU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,563 mi
Last recorded65,563 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 AGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,563 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 65,556 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

underneath vehicle has corroision

Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,914 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,784 miles

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

start of corrsion both front chassic rails

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,008 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 58,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 53,071 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,485 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 51,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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S971 AGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S971 AGU, 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 S971 AGU registered?

S971 AGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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