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S545 KGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,778 mi
Last recorded110,778 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 KGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 110,778 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 110,742 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust Gasket Failed, Excessive Blow (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,998 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 91,992 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 89,841 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components in places

Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,512 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,006 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 66,251 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,897 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,779 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2016 55,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,676 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,021 miles

Center stop light not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,096 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,062 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,083 miles

both sills rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,662 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,715 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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S545 KGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 S545 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S545 KGN registered?

S545 KGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S545 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S545 KGN 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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