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S597 KAM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,828 mi
Last recorded116,828 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 KAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 116,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,627 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,011 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 112,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,870 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.9 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc corroded, both side rear

Fail 14 Sep 2022 109,869 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.9 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc corroded, both side rear

Pass 27 Sep 2021 107,984 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

both drive belts slightly perished

Fail 22 Sep 2020 107,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

both drive belts slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 103,184 miles

both fan belts slightly perished

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,990 miles

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

all the rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

both front sills/chassis arms are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2017 100,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all the rear brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

both front sills/chassis arms are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2016 98,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,442 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,506 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 90,041 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,455 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,221 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 86,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,761 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 79,761 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 72,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 63,397 miles

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

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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S597 KAM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S597 KAM, 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 S597 KAM registered?

S597 KAM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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