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S598 LGW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,155 mi
Last recorded96,155 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 LGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of car heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Apr 2024 96,104 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower and upper arms corroded

both rear top and lower arms corroded n/s and o/s

both rear tyres low n/s and o/s

front and rear subframe corroeded

Fail 19 Apr 2024 96,065 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower and upper arms corroded

both rear top and lower arms corroded n/s and o/s

both rear tyres low n/s and o/s

front and rear subframe corroeded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Small blow from centre exhaust.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 92,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4. (5.2.3 (j))

underside suspension corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,018 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sill/wheel arch areas corroding

slight exhaust blow from front join

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 6 Dec 2019 89,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

corrosion appearing to nearside and offside, inner and outer sill areas front to rear

surface corrosion to all front and rear steering/suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 86,477 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,303 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 86,300 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Silencer mounts (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing not checked

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,602 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2016 85,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,043 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,809 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 75,270 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 75,270 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,349 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 70,313 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,583 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,611 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,366 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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S598 LGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 S598 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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S598 LGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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