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S894 KKN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,315 mi
Last recorded135,315 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 KKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 135,315 miles

all coil springs have some corrosion

all wheel arches corroded

general corrosion on vehicle underside

Fail 26 Jan 2017 135,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all coil springs have some corrosion

all wheel arches corroded

general corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 4 Feb 2016 132,635 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

nsf drop link cap slight damage

osr drop link cap slight damage

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,745 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion on suspension components and floorpan

Fail 4 Feb 2014 125,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

bonding coming away from steering wheel

Pass 4 Feb 2014 125,883 miles

bonding coming away from steering wheel

Pass 28 Jan 2013 121,013 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 115,775 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 110,749 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 110,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

rear tail pipe off exhaust split and blowimg slighty new box req

Pass 22 Jan 2010 103,302 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 103,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,051 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 89,233 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion on inner face off rear brak discs

Pass 24 Jan 2007 84,357 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,790 miles

some corrosion on inner faces of rear brake discs

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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S894 KKN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S894 KKN, 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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S894 KKN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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