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S68 KJU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,978 mi
Last recorded83,978 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 KJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 83,978 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 83,978 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,938 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,692 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,497 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,480 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 83,409 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 83,409 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 82,984 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,396 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 81,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 84,016 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 80,957 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 80,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,054 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 78,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F BRAKE VARIATION OF 20 KGS/HIGHSPOT?

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,304 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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S68 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S68 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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S68 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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