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S553 AGC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

21,972 mi
Last recorded21,972 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 AGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 21,972 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 21,513 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 20,427 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 19,735 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 19,158 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 18,135 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 15,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 15,234 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,052 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,666 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 14,095 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 13,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 13,348 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 12,399 miles

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 10 Jul 2009 12,167 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,167 miles

front registration plate damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,615 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,754 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,881 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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S553 AGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S553 AGC, 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 S553 AGC registered?

S553 AGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S553 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 AGC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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