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S588 LGW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,780 mi
Last recorded151,780 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 LGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 151,780 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 151,775 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 150,328 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 150,226 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 148,785 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 147,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 147,030 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 144,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 142,237 miles

brakes req service & emmisions only just passed

Pass 5 Sep 2012 139,684 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 136,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 135,203 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 135,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 133,069 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 133,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2008 127,458 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 127,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 124,106 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 124,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

front wipers slightly split but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Jul 2006 119,265 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 119,265 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 116,969 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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S588 LGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S588 LGW, 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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S588 LGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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