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S54 RHK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,484 mi
Last recorded28,484 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 RHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 28,484 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 28,473 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 28,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 28,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 28,382 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,380 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,210 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,043 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn smooth

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,722 miles

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,606 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,814 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,438 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 RHK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S54 RHK, 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 S54 RHK registered?

S54 RHK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S54 RHK safe to buy?

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