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S594 LGW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,616 mi
Last recorded99,616 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 LGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,616 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 99,592 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 98,685 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 96,868 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,818 miles

vehicle modified for race or rally use

Fail 26 Oct 2021 95,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

vehicle modified for race and rally use

Pass 21 Dec 2020 93,718 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sill areas not considered weak

Pass 14 Jun 2019 92,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,368 miles

slight corrosion to front chassis leg areas

Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,291 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 90,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 87,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,477 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,450 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,977 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,977 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 40,136 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 40,109 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,555 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,886 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,823 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 23,338 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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S594 LGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S594 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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What year was S594 LGW registered?

S594 LGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S594 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S594 LGW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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