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S85 KJU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,723 mi
Last recorded79,723 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 KJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 79,723 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 75,540 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 71,307 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 66,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 60,854 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,133 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,609 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some travel on hand brake ,

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,524 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 35,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,379 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,667 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,814 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 29,815 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,586 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,609 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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S85 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S85 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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What year was S85 KJU registered?

S85 KJU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S85 KJU safe to buy?

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