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S58 ERR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,590 mi
Last recorded62,590 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 ERR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 62,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 61,927 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 61,927 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 61,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 61,522 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 61,290 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 60,965 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to rear cover panel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle coated in many areas

Fail 17 May 2019 60,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to rear cover panel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle coated in many areas

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,978 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,267 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 54,267 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,048 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 39,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,652 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,820 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,835 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,387 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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S58 ERR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S58 ERR, 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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S58 ERR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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