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S640 SBE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,039 mi
Last recorded39,039 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 SBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 39,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 38,932 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 38,788 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 38,394 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,378 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,366 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,969 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 37,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 37,447 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface crack/s in both front wheel outer side tyre wall/s

Pass 16 May 2013 37,059 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,068 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,406 miles

small surface cracks in both front wheel outer side tyre walls

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,249 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 31,249 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 SBE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SBE, 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 S640 SBE registered?

S640 SBE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S640 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S640 SBE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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