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6957 KF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,419 mi
Last recorded62,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6957 KF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,419 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 62,073 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 61,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 61,531 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in varies places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavy under sealer

surface corrosion on suspension components

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,267 miles

Nearside Outer body sill starting to rust

Offside Outer body sill starting to rust

Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,381 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 60,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,615 miles

Nearside outer body sill starting rust

Pass 10 Oct 2014 59,103 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,392 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 54,607 miles

all four roadwheels slightly damaged all on inner rims

general underbody component corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2011 54,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four roadwheels slightly damaged all on inner rims

general underbody component corrosion

slightly high handbrake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,276 miles

surface rust to both outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,659 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,059 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,907 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 37,500 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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6957 KF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 6957 KF, 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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6957 KF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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