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S626 LCK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,836 mi
Last recorded82,836 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS626 LCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 82,836 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 81,279 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 79,035 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

all suspension corroded

front tyres worn low and deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre low/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,972 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion by jacking npoints (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,766 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 63,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,528 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,246 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 62,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,767 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,029 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,746 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,753 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 37,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,723 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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S626 LCK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S626 LCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S626 LCK registered?

S626 LCK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S626 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S626 LCK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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