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S750 JKX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

136,996 mi
Last recorded136,996 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS750 JKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 136,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2024 136,424 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 136,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 135,672 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 134,053 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 131,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 130,167 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,564 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 120,562 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 120,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 117,683 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,837 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 115,230 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,913 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 110,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 105,684 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 101,498 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 89,227 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 89,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 85,827 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,081 miles

nearside outer sill corroding

Fail 5 Dec 2008 83,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside outer sill corroding

nearside rear tyre tread just legal

Pass 7 Dec 2007 73,813 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,020 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 55,665 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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S750 JKX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S750 JKX, 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 S750 JKX registered?

S750 JKX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S750 JKX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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