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S663 LJH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,307 mi
Last recorded57,307 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 LJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 57,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 56,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 56,491 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 55,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,357 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,852 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,930 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,327 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,154 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 22,407 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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S663 LJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S663 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S663 LJH registered?

S663 LJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S663 LJH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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