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S768 KRW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,053 mi
Last recorded29,053 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 KRW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 29,053 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 29,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 28,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 28,007 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 26,514 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 25,327 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 25,295 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 24,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 23,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,738 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,786 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 21,167 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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S768 KRW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S768 KRW, 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 S768 KRW registered?

S768 KRW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S768 KRW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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