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G590 SGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,133 mi
Last recorded189,133 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG590 SGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 189,133 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 188,510 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 188,510 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 186,650 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 183,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 181,515 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 181,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 180,331 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 177,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 173,161 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 171,106 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 167,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 165,225 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 163,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 160,363 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 157,951 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 157,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2011 157,001 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2010 156,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 153,019 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 153,019 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 149,470 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 148,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 146,593 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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G590 SGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G590 SGN, 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 G590 SGN registered?

G590 SGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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