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S75 KJU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,407 mi
Last recorded84,407 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 KJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,407 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 84,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,696 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 73,696 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 64,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface rust/corrosion both rear sills

surface rust/corrosion both rear wheel arches

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface rust/corrosion both rear sills

surface rust/corrosion both rear wheel arches

Fail 1 Oct 2012 55,014 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,598 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,856 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 41,161 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 41,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,318 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,613 miles

minor damage to front number plate

nearside tyre well worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2006 31,842 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 31,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 30,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 30,247 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 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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S75 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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