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S4 KEM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,258 mi
Last recorded142,258 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 KEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 142,258 miles

nearside & offside rear wings corroded

Pass 25 May 2019 130,186 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 127,498 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 121,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 2mm wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear pads wearing low

oil dipstick top broken off

Fail 9 May 2018 121,342 miles

Emissions not tested cat baffles noisey and centre to rear exhaust box completely broken off (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusting (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water marked (6.3.1d)

oil dipstick top missing broken off

Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,670 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 115,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,126 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 112,126 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,826 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,826 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front inner brake pads appear low.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,272 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 90,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 75,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,009 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 72,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,029 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 31,204 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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S4 KEM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 S4 KEM, 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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S4 KEM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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