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S640 KAM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

110,847 mi
Last recorded110,847 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 KAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 110,847 miles

Offside Rear sill flange at bottom very rusty

Rear exhaust flange very rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2025 108,302 miles

Front brake disc inner edges rusty

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Slight bind evident on front brakes

Pass 2 Jul 2024 106,203 miles

Front brake discs starting to get rust ring on outer edge

Rear exhaust flange getting rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2023 104,073 miles

Front Brake discs starting to get rust rings on outer edge

Rear Exhaust flange very rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2022 101,412 miles

Rear Exhaust and joint rusty

Rear suspension and tops of rear coil spring mountings getting rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,844 miles

Corrosion evident under paint on both outer sills

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,339 miles

surface rust on mid to rear exh sections

Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,914 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 88,457 miles

minor corrosion patch n/s/f chassis leg

rear exhaust joints rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,041 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded

n/s/f chassis rail outer skin starting to rust wheel arch area

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,043 miles

light corrosion o/s/r outer sill

middle & rear exhaust joints corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 81,043 miles

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

light corrosion o/s/r outer sill

middle & rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,535 miles

middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs corroded in places

Pass 7 Jul 2014 74,962 miles

surface rust just starting on joint between centre and rear exhaust

surface rust starting on o/s/r coil spring

Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,669 miles

all coil springs corroded

exhaust mid to rear joint corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,516 miles

mid torear exhaust joint corroded

rear coil springs rusty

slight uneven tyre wear on n/s/f

Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,277 miles

rust starting on rear exhaust joint

surface rust starting on outter sills at rear

surface rust starting on rear springs o/s worse

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,001 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,442 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 43,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,124 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,192 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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S640 KAM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 S640 KAM, 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 S640 KAM registered?

S640 KAM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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