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S74 KJU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,191 mi
Last recorded109,191 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 KJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 109,191 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 82,702 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 80,014 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,358 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

surface corrosion to suspension & steering components

Fail 24 Jun 2019 78,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

surface corrosion to suspension & steering components

Pass 18 May 2018 78,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer n/s/r outer sill corroded & inadequately repaired (no passsenger seat fitted & seatbelt not checked)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion o/s outer sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

all 4 tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2017 75,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate broken (6.3.1d)

Front under trays fitted

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

wheel centre caps fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 71,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 57,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 55,879 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,678 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 53,678 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,044 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,521 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 45,521 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre getting close to limit on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 37,956 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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S74 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S74 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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S74 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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