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S536 ACG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,333 mi
Last recorded137,333 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 137,333 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 136,316 miles

nearside and offside front headlamp starting to deteriorate but headlight aim ok

offside and nearside rear inner sill weak/corroded but outside of the prescribed area

offside front brake pipe (metal) starting to become corroded

offside front outer sill /wing weak/corroded but outside of the prescribed area

Fail 1 Apr 2025 136,316 miles

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

nearside and offside front headlamp starting to deteriorate but headlight aim ok

offside and nearside rear inner sill weak/corroded but outside of the prescribed area

offside front brake pipe (metal) starting to become corroded

offside front outer sill /wing weak/corroded but outside of the prescribed area

Pass 10 May 2024 135,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 135,525 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 132,381 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail in wheel arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 125,369 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail in wheel arch both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 124,573 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 17 Aug 2018 122,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 118,072 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 118,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 117,793 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2013 115,098 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 112,547 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 109,121 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,180 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 101,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,099 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 94,099 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/f slight brake bind

Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,284 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 16 Jul 2007 82,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 79,595 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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S536 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S536 ACG, 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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S536 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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