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S865 KFT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,813 mi
Last recorded111,813 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 KFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 111,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting on subframe's

Fail 2 Jun 2016 113,726 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking also comtaminated brakes with leaking fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting on subframe's

Pass 28 May 2015 104,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 104,469 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 104,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2012 104,037 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 103,486 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 91,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 76,839 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,132 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 45,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,905 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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S865 KFT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S865 KFT, 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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S865 KFT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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