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S548 ACG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,957 mi
Last recorded60,957 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 60,957 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch n/s & o/s

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch n/s & o/s

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 16 Apr 2025 60,900 miles

non standard wheels fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2021 59,732 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill panel corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,390 miles

Both outer sills corroded (near rear wheel arches)

Pass 3 Aug 2019 59,129 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2018 57,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray covering underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,951 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,968 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,530 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,807 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,531 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,093 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,123 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,941 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,583 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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S548 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S548 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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What year was S548 ACG registered?

S548 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S548 ACG safe to buy?

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