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S592 SBD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,763 mi
Last recorded137,763 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS592 SBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 137,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rack on boot lid not fully secure

offside and nearside rear arches corroded

oil level low

Fail 6 Jul 2026 137,463 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Rack on boot lid not fully secure

offside and nearside rear arches corroded

oil level low

Pass 11 Jul 2025 137,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leaks various

Pass 18 Jul 2024 135,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2023 133,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at os rear brake hose connector block (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes weak nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear arches corroded

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 30 Jun 2023 133,810 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at os rear brake hose connector block (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes weak nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear arches corroded

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 16 Jun 2022 132,267 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leaks various. alt belt split. no oil on dipstick

Fail 16 Jun 2022 132,267 miles

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arches corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leaks various. alt belt split. no oil on dipstick

Pass 4 Jun 2021 127,032 miles

o/s front tyre wearing uneven

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 124,738 miles

headlamp lenses in poor condition

o/s front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,259 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 123,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 117,953 miles

engine oil leak...oil level low

Fail 18 Jun 2018 117,953 miles

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

engine oil leak...oil level low

Pass 16 Jun 2017 115,801 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,146 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 114,236 miles

Oil leak

n/s front chassis inner wing area corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 114,236 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front chassis inner wing area corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 112,046 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 112,046 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 110,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 110,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 109,942 miles

Nearside and offside lower body sills at rear corroding.

underside of vehicle has corrossion

Fail 29 Nov 2011 109,935 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Nearside and offside lower body sills at rear corroding.

Pass 5 Aug 2005 100,968 miles

Front number plate showing signs of weathering damage.

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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S592 SBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S592 SBD, 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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S592 SBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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