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S607 VKJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,067 mi
Last recorded51,067 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS607 VKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 51,067 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,127 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 42,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 42,763 miles

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

nearside sill is rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sill has corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,994 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,810 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,024 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,851 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,366 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,406 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 24,591 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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S607 VKJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S607 VKJ, 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 S607 VKJ registered?

S607 VKJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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