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S63 ACD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,877 mi
Last recorded58,877 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS63 ACD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 58,877 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 57,884 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 57,483 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,474 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,635 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,551 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,229 miles

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2018 53,228 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,832 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,669 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 48,613 miles

rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,748 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated at joints

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,068 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,171 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion on underside and components

Pass 4 Jul 2009 37,949 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 37,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 34,393 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,046 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 29,855 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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S63 ACD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S63 ACD, 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 S63 ACD registered?

S63 ACD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S63 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S63 ACD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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