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S927 GKP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS927 GKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 108,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 108,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,901 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,594 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pedal effort slightly spongy

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust behind rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

General underside corrosion to vehicle structure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 104,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust behind rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

General underside corrosion to vehicle structure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 103,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 103,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,614 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (part of the lower arm) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,257 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside rear sills corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Fail 13 Apr 2017 91,765 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside rear sills corroded but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,582 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 87,528 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,457 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,381 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,456 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 9 Sep 2010 75,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,524 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,062 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,971 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,368 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,122 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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S927 GKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S927 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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S927 GKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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