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S868 HOK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,559 mi
Last recorded133,559 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 HOK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 131,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 129,269 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 126,157 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 122,968 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 120,010 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 116,946 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 116,896 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 112,845 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 112,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 108,054 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 102,240 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 102,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 92,526 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 92,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 76,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 76,849 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 57,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 55,573 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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S868 HOK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S868 HOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S868 HOK registered?

S868 HOK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S868 HOK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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