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S620 TKE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,338 mi
Last recorded94,338 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS620 TKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 94,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 92,945 miles

rear inner and outer sills corroded q

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,389 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 91,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 90,088 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 89,356 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,453 miles

High level stop lamp

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,037 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,525 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,564 miles

Both chassis rails corroding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 83,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both chassis rails corroding

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear sill panel corroding

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 80,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,010 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 77,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,613 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,719 miles

both wiper blades slightly split

Fail 9 Feb 2009 70,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades slightly split

Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,386 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 62,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 61,837 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,267 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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S620 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S620 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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S620 TKE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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