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S658 KGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,263 mi
Last recorded56,263 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 KGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 56,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside and components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,619 miles

Coolant leak ()

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear lower sills corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,804 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 54,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,686 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 53,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe flexy perished

Nearside Front Drop link rubber perished

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Drop link rubber perished

Offside Front Brake pipe flexy perished

Offside Front Drop link rubber perished

Offside Rear Drop link rubber perished

Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,423 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,039 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 51,039 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 50,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,571 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,357 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,357 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,172 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,172 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,386 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 47,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 46,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,317 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,750 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,246 miles

o/s/r tyre tread poor

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 22,644 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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S658 KGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S658 KGN, 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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S658 KGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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