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S613 KJT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,566 mi
Last recorded98,566 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS613 KJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 98,566 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 98,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 98,281 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2024 98,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 97,705 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to offside front chassis

Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,672 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 96,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 96,364 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,568 miles

exhaust system poor condition

general corrosion to underbody/suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,831 miles

all tyres perished

general corrosion to under-body and suspension components

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,258 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 93,134 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,959 miles

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,546 miles

general under vehicle corrosion

slight deterioration to front number plate

windscreen chipped in central area

Fail 2 Jul 2014 90,546 miles

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

general under vehicle corrosion

slight deterioration to front number plate

windscreen chipped in central area

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,353 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to os and ns outer sills at rear

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2012 87,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

general under vehicle corrosion

some corrosion to os and ns outer sills at rear

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,384 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

general under vehicle corrosion

some corrosion to os and ns outer sills at rear

Fail 18 Jul 2011 85,586 miles

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

corrosion to os and ns outer sills at rear

various chips in windscreen os and ns swept areas

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,586 miles

corrosion to os and ns outer sills at rear

various chips in windscreen os and ns swept areas

Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,812 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 5 Jul 2010 83,812 miles

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

corrosion to both rear brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,212 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 75,937 miles

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

some cprrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,937 miles

some cprrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2007 67,907 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,579 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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S613 KJT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S613 KJT, 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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S613 KJT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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