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S871 KJF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 KJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 100,327 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 98,021 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust box not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe not connected to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 98,000 miles

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,622 miles

imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 96,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,904 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,529 miles

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,634 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed on side wall

Fail 9 Jan 2014 91,722 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed on side wall

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre side wall worn

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,017 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 70,499 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 68,471 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 68,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 65,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,624 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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S871 KJF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S871 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 S871 KJF registered?

S871 KJF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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