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S990 AGU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,151 mi
Last recorded42,151 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 AGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 38,938 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 38,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 38,737 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 38,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 34,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2018 34,942 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,390 miles

wipers beginning to smear

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,315 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 28,485 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 26,247 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 21,705 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 21,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,917 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,511 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,640 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 16,636 miles

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery terminal loose

Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,893 miles

All tyres inner edge close to limit

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,714 miles

quite a deep cut in right hand front tyre tread

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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S990 AGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S990 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.

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S990 AGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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