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S505 AWV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,052 mi
Last recorded66,052 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 AWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 66,052 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 59,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,262 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 59,095 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 59,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush split (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,845 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear outer sill coroded but not holed

Fail 2 Aug 2012 53,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear outer sill coroded but not holed

Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,888 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 50,802 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,406 miles

front number plate cracked

hand brake travel high

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,699 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear outer sill corroded

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,968 miles

advise front pads low

advise rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,665 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,375 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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S505 AWV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S505 AWV, 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 S505 AWV registered?

S505 AWV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S505 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 AWV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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