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S930 APK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,925 mi
Last recorded52,925 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 APK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 52,925 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 50,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 49,089 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 49,089 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 47,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 46,320 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,296 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,276 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,169 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,885 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,741 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,553 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,373 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 45,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,325 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,119 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,942 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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S930 APK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S930 APK, 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 S930 APK registered?

S930 APK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S930 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S930 APK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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