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S923 GKP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,181 mi
Last recorded59,181 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 GKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 59,181 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 59,171 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 58,627 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Underbody heavy corrosion to suspension especially wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 58,284 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened underbody corrosion to suspension components especially wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 57,749 miles

Underbody suspension components including wishbones showing heavy corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2021 57,260 miles

Heavy corrosion to suspension components including wishbones

Fail 15 Jul 2021 57,258 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heavy corrosion to suspension components including wishbones

Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,892 miles

Heavy corrosion to suspension components including wishbones

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,639 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 53,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 52,502 miles

Slight corrosion to rear sill panels

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,739 miles

Front both wiper blades have started to split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outside edge wearing slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,281 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,847 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 43,847 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,275 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,097 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,624 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,326 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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S923 GKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S923 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S923 GKP registered?

S923 GKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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