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S503 CGP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,095 mi
Last recorded68,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 CGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 68,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 66,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 65,476 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,882 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 64,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,732 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 62,725 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,472 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,371 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 58,933 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,468 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,641 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,943 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,125 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,353 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,249 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,226 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 30,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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S503 CGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S503 CGP, 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 S503 CGP registered?

S503 CGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S503 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 CGP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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