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S733 GKO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 GKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 126,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 1 May 2024 125,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2023 125,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 122,697 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,201 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,536 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,152 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 101,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,762 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 94,761 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,815 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,696 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,031 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 60,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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S733 GKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S733 GKO, 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 S733 GKO registered?

S733 GKO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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