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S599 DCD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,452 mi
Last recorded65,452 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 DCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 65,452 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 65,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 64,746 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 64,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 62,933 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 58,388 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 56,081 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 54,099 miles

1) tyres 195 50 15 2) n/s rear tyre close to limits

Pass 10 May 2011 52,059 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 52,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 50,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 47,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 46,655 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2007 44,488 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 40,822 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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S599 DCD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S599 DCD, 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 S599 DCD registered?

S599 DCD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S599 DCD safe to buy?

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