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S60 KGP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,642 mi
Last recorded55,642 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS60 KGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 55,642 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 55,515 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate not centred, but still legible

Front Sun-strip fitted to windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, also has cut not reaching cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 42,763 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 42,756 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 41,043 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,043 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 41,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,737 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 40,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,057 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 40,057 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,059 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,111 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,620 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 32,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,168 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,714 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 25,714 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,468 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,961 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,208 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 17,148 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 15,394 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,250 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,576 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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S60 KGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S60 KGP, 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 S60 KGP registered?

S60 KGP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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