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S680 KDY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,457 mi
Last recorded119,457 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 KDY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 119,457 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 119,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification cuts in centre support (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification cuts in centre support (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 106,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,629 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 93,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,820 miles

all tyres cracked on treads but no cords showing

Fail 8 Jul 2015 80,820 miles

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

all tyres cracked on treads but no cords showing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,725 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,960 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,814 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 60,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,155 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,841 miles

near side and off side front tyres are starting to crack.

near side and off side rear tyres are worn near to the legal limit.

near side rear wheel rim bent on inner edge .

Pass 7 May 2008 47,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,990 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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S680 KDY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S680 KDY, 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 S680 KDY registered?

S680 KDY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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