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S98 MHN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,366 mi
Last recorded84,366 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 MHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,366 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 84,355 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,127 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 77,399 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,887 miles

SRS light on. Will fail next year if still on.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 73,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2011 73,549 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,034 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,536 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 67,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 63,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,635 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,727 miles

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

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

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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S98 MHN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S98 MHN, 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 S98 MHN registered?

S98 MHN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S98 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 MHN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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