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S882 KJF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS882 KJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 97,034 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 97,034 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 96,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2022 96,219 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2013 92,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2013 92,027 miles

front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,813 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside inner and outter sill

corrosion to various suspension components

corrossion to nearside and offside chassis

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,429 miles

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

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

corrosion to various suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2011 81,429 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,346 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to various places and suspension components

Fail 26 Aug 2010 74,346 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to various places and suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,632 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 67,632 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,606 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 63,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,813 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 45,068 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 45,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S882 KJF 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 57.9%.

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 S882 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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S882 KJF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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