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S608 VKJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,953 mi
Last recorded131,953 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 VKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 131,953 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 131,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 131,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 131,524 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 131,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 130,998 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 130,998 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 130,996 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill near seat belt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 130,911 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill near seat belt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 129,959 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 128,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 126,786 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 123,117 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 123,111 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 111,007 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 100,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,489 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,808 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 71,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 62,303 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 54,558 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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S608 VKJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S608 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 S608 VKJ registered?

S608 VKJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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