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S67 KJU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,018 mi
Last recorded109,018 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS67 KJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 109,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body/chassis/ brake pipes covered

Fail 12 Aug 2025 109,010 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body/chassis/ brake pipes covered

Pass 30 Aug 2024 107,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 107,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 105,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 105,675 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside covered in underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 105,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s connection to n/s flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,225 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 102,225 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 2 May 2019 80,565 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 80,565 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,589 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,801 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2013 59,746 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2012 53,638 miles

brake discs pitting

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,478 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,575 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,420 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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S67 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S67 KJU, 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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S67 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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