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S646 LJH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,146 mi
Last recorded68,146 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 LJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 68,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 67,154 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 66,191 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 66,178 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 66,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,236 miles

Front Engine undertray damaged, hanging low. but not insecure.

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Loose within clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,684 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 62,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,989 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 60,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 60,212 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,266 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,821 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,414 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,039 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 53,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 47,698 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,986 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,927 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,756 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,605 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,746 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 31,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,699 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,097 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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S646 LJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 S646 LJH, 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 S646 LJH registered?

S646 LJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S646 LJH 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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