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S75 AKP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

49,861 mi
Last recorded49,861 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 AKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 49,861 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 49,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 49,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,265 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 48,867 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 48,158 miles

Outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2020 47,547 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 47,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,483 miles

Offside front brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 27 Nov 2017 45,759 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,059 miles

Offside front brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,984 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 42,436 miles

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,019 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,526 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,787 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,125 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,449 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 31,439 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,188 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 30,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,895 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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S75 AKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S75 AKP, 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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What year was S75 AKP registered?

S75 AKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S75 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S75 AKP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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