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A18 KGM

1998 Mazda Mx-

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,326 mi
Last recorded126,326 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda Mx-80,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KGM
MakeMazda
ModelMx-
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2009 126,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shild poor condition

horn switch poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2008 120,225 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 109,879 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 109,820 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 98,315 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Mx-?

Based on 866 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
4,924
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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A18 KGM is a 1998 Mazda Mx- in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Mx- models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 80,300 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Mx- fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 KGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Mx- typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda Mx- is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 KGM registered?

A18 KGM is a 1998 Mazda Mx-, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is A18 KGM safe to buy?

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