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S595 UCL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,052 mi
Last recorded56,052 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS595 UCL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 56,052 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 56,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,640 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 55,425 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,155 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 54,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,429 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 53,379 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 53,379 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,681 miles

Front and rear brake discs pads wearing low

General surface rust on underside and components

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some damage to front No.Plate

Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear brake discs pads wearing low

General surface rust on underside and components

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wipers poor wipe.

some damage to front No.Plate

Fail 20 Aug 2014 51,368 miles

Corrosion to offside lower sill

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,368 miles

Corrosion to offside lower sill

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

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

Wear in steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,763 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light stone chips in screen

o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,956 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

light marks on front screen.

nearside and offside outter sills corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,232 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,575 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,055 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 38,814 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 38,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S595 UCL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S595 UCL, 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 S595 UCL registered?

S595 UCL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S595 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S595 UCL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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