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S528 KGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,772 mi
Last recorded75,772 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 KGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 75,772 miles

Handbrake high

Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,742 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,066 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2017 74,066 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,184 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,679 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

front brake pads starting to wear thin

nsr inner brake pipe slightly corroded

slight damage front number plate

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,898 miles

nsr inner brake pipe slightly corroded

slight damage front number plate

Fail 24 Jun 2013 70,886 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nsr inner brake pipe slightly corroded

slight damage front number plate

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,602 miles

ns steering rack gaiter deteriorating

osf and nsf tyres perished on outer sidewalls

osf and nsf tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,188 miles

osf tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,355 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 67,949 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,702 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,298 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 53,622 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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S528 KGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S528 KGN, 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 S528 KGN registered?

S528 KGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S528 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S528 KGN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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