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S987 SNG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,768 mi
Last recorded100,768 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 SNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 100,768 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 95,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,887 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 85,878 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 84,086 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 77,436 miles

Nearside headlight light output poor light deteriorated

underside body of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,742 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension wishbones, but not considered excessive

Fail 9 Aug 2017 72,621 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension wishbones, but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,787 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 67,777 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wiper slightly poor

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,896 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,263 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,555 miles

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

Oil leak from dipstick tube.

Slight bend in nearside rear wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,614 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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S987 SNG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S987 SNG, 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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What year was S987 SNG registered?

S987 SNG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S987 SNG safe to buy?

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