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S874 KFT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,388 mi
Last recorded134,388 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 KFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 134,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 134,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 126,465 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 125,195 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 125,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 124,145 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front chassis rail becoming corroded under wheel arch

Fail 19 Apr 2018 123,912 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassie rail at front and center (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)

1/ n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

2/ n/s front chassie rail becoming corroded under wheel arch

3/ o/s rear wheel arch becoming corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 122,448 miles

1. Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode. 2. Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 3 May 2017 122,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

1. Offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode. 2. Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 13 May 2016 121,039 miles

nearside and ofside lower under sill sections getting weak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,564 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 118,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,163 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 113,542 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly perishing.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 112,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,831 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly distorted.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 110,648 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 109,265 miles

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

rear exhaust heat-shield corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 106,969 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 106,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 103,903 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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S874 KFT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S874 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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S874 KFT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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