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S811 AJK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,114 mi
Last recorded64,114 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 AJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 64,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 63,226 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 62,868 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 62,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 62,519 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,255 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,690 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 30,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear differential (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,906 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 53,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 11 Mar 2016 53,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill excessively corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,588 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,771 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,328 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 46,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,818 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,590 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,882 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,142 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 35,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,682 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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S811 AJK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S811 AJK, 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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S811 AJK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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