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S54 CUB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,337 mi
Last recorded122,337 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 CUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 122,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 118,452 miles

Rear both rear suspension arms have been repaired by welding,however this is a multipart component so this is acceptable. i would however recommend replacement.

general corrosion.

headlamp beam image clarity poor. rectification recommended.

Pass 27 Oct 2023 114,026 miles

Extensive superficial corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,023 miles

O/side rear suspension arm requires minor repair

Pass 8 Oct 2021 101,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 101,016 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 101,006 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 100,205 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 99,074 miles

Offside Front floor has corrosion

Offside headlight loose when bonnet up but secure when shut

Pass 24 May 2017 97,536 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 97,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,415 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 96,415 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,613 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,973 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 92,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,946 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 88,292 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 48,104 miles

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

advise slight play to near side front anti roll bar link rod

advise slight play to off side rear anti roll bar link pin

Pass 5 Feb 2010 84,104 miles

advise slight play to near side front anti roll bar link rod

advise slight play to off side rear anti roll bar link pin

Pass 2 Jan 2009 77,418 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 77,418 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox under tray corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2008 75,208 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 73,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 73,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,351 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 64,351 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 57,754 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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S54 CUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S54 CUB, 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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S54 CUB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1998.

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