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S921 GKP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,591 mi
Last recorded81,591 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 GKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,591 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 81,544 miles

suface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2016 81,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

suface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,660 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,580 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,565 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,931 miles

battery charging light on

o/s sill corroded but not holed

Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,931 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery charging light on

o/s sill corroded but not holed

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,801 miles

n/s sill corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2009 79,511 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,958 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,362 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 72,644 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 72,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 63,922 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 63,922 miles

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

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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S921 GKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 S921 GKP, 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 S921 GKP registered?

S921 GKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S921 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S921 GKP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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