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S857 KJF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,892 mi
Last recorded68,892 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS857 KJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 67,949 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 67,243 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,277 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 64,255 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,647 miles

Offside Rear outer sill coroded

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,223 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,059 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,313 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded at union

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 59,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake pipe corroded at union

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,661 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 58,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,279 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,892 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 53,167 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,149 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 49,148 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,372 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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S857 KJF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S857 KJF, 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 S857 KJF registered?

S857 KJF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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