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S881 KJF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,948 mi
Last recorded92,948 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 KJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 92,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 87,271 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,435 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,434 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,621 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,925 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,138 miles

slight cracks to offside front inner tyre wall

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,498 miles

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

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,817 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has travel

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,614 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 57,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,946 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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S881 KJF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S881 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 S881 KJF registered?

S881 KJF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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