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B2 CKM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,163 mi
Last recorded112,163 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 CKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,163 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 111,949 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2020 11,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Car has surface rust on all the underside of the vehicle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 112,780 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 112,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 111,452 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 May 2016 109,891 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 108,470 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 108,135 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 108,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,028 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 107,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 105,242 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 105,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 102,049 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 102,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 96,714 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 96,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B2 CKM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B2 CKM, 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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What year was B2 CKM registered?

B2 CKM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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