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S864 KJF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,133 mi
Last recorded114,133 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 KJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 114,133 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 111,480 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 104,134 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 104,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,032 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 97,963 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 93,178 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,141 miles

near side sill holed but not in prscribed area

Pass 21 Mar 2008 83,198 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 83,189 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 83,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,326 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 79,323 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S864 KJF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S864 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 S864 KJF registered?

S864 KJF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S864 KJF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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