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S699 EGK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

63,256 mi
Last recorded63,256 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 EGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 63,256 miles

Rear Differential oil leak

Underbody seal from front to rear

Pass 9 Apr 2025 61,746 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear differential slight oil leak

Underbody seal from front to rear

Pass 28 Mar 2024 58,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,364 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,369 miles

195/50/R15/82Y. F 8mm. R 7mm.

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 55,369 miles

195/50/R15/82Y. F 8mm. R 7mm.

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

Offside Rear Body panel insecure Secured. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 53,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,668 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both rear of sills starting to rust

slight leak drive shaft seal

Fail 9 Apr 2019 51,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both rear of sills starting to rust

slight leak drive shaft seal

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust silencer covers rotted & rusted

general underbody rusting

Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,627 miles

n/s/r sill starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,213 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2015 43,241 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,594 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 41,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,115 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 36,072 miles

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

N/S/R brake disc is badly pitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,268 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,964 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 25,964 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,731 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,344 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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S699 EGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 S699 EGK, 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 S699 EGK registered?

S699 EGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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