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S563 ACG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

102,464 mi
Last recorded102,464 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 102,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 102,095 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 99,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 98,836 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 96,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusted on ends by unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension arms and sub frames all have heavy surface rust

Pass 11 Jun 2021 94,394 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,944 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across car (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension componants corroded

rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,914 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 88,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,265 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 88,265 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 86,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,518 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension components corroded,

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,130 miles

Various under body corrosion

Front brakes binding slightly

Front shock absorber bushes perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,129 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brakes binding slightly

Front shock absorber bushes perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,208 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,713 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine undertray fitted

offside rear tyre low on pressure

rear brake disc's poor condition on inner face

Fail 21 Jun 2011 79,355 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine undertray fitted

offside rear tyre low on pressure

rear brake disc's poor condition on inner face

Pass 9 Jun 2010 76,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

corrosion forming on nearside and offside outer sills

front and rear suspension components in rusty condition

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion forming on nearside outer sill

engine undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,754 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 68,938 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,737 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 60,750 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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S563 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 S563 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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S563 ACG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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