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S705 KLJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

44,776 mi
Last recorded44,776 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 KLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 44,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 44,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 43,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,778 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 43,355 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,076 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,261 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,957 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,086 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,149 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 36,147 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,348 miles

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

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,036 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,856 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 14,325 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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S705 KLJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 S705 KLJ, 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 S705 KLJ registered?

S705 KLJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S705 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S705 KLJ 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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