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S618 TKE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,930 mi
Last recorded89,930 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 TKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 89,911 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 76,303 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 72,260 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr outer sill / rear wing section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr outer sill /rear wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ods and ns rear on inner edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 72,258 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr outer sill / rear wing section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr outer sill /rear wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ods and ns rear on inner edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 67,274 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 67,274 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 56,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin os and ns front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 56,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin os and ns front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 50,004 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and especially Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,433 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR OF OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 47,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR OF OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 42,943 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion on outer sill panel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,757 miles

corrosion evident in n/side outer sill panel

Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,766 miles

corrosion evident in n/side sill panel

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,786 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,803 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,854 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front and rear suspension components and wishbones starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,680 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 32,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,008 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,336 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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S618 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S618 TKE, 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 S618 TKE registered?

S618 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S618 TKE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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