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P598 SAH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,818 mi
Last recorded39,818 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 SAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 39,818 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,689 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 39,634 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,538 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,277 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,078 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 38,976 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,658 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,139 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,571 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,891 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 36,883 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 36,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,578 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,106 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,950 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,268 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 34,261 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,421 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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P598 SAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 P598 SAH, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P598 SAH registered?

P598 SAH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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