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S878 KJF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,010 mi
Last recorded59,010 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 KJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 59,010 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 54,149 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 53,479 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 50,320 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 48,956 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 46,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 46,172 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 45,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,624 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,095 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,974 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,420 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,287 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,100 miles

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

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

nearside sill starting to corrode at rear

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,827 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,357 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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S878 KJF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S878 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 S878 KJF registered?

S878 KJF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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