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S747 KCY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,390 mi
Last recorded132,390 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 KCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 132,390 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2024 131,516 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2023 130,550 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 129,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2021 129,170 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,224 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 126,369 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 124,698 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017 122,427 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 120,524 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 120,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,349 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,074 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 113,058 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 106,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

wipers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 99,664 miles

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

front brake slight imbalance

Pass 22 Jun 2011 96,182 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 96,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,950 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 94,304 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 94,304 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 85,885 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 78,628 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 70,112 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 70,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S747 KCY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S747 KCY, 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 S747 KCY registered?

S747 KCY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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