1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · S871 KJF
1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/08/1998. Recorded mileage 100,641 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
S871 KJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 100,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S871 KJF Mileage History
- 21/02/202398,021 mi
- 01/03/202398,035 mi+14 mi
- 25/04/2024100,325 mi+2,290 mi
- 29/04/2024100,327 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/2025100,641 mi+314 mi
Average of roughly 1,201 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S871 KJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (S871 KJF) between February 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust box not connected (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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