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S612 LGW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,057 mi
Last recorded43,057 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS612 LGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 43,057 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 42,716 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 42,347 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 41,873 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 41,613 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 41,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 40,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 40,549 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,166 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 39,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 39,149 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,638 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,458 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 32,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 29,939 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,598 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 23,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,248 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S612 LGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S612 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 S612 LGW registered?

S612 LGW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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