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D17 NKM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

39,871 mi
Last recorded39,871 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 NKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 39,871 miles

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 38,757 miles

Nearside Rear park brake slightly low effort, just met the requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 36,906 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,233 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 32,975 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sections of chassis undersealed

Fail 10 Mar 2021 32,945 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 32,876 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components and under side of car have heavy surface rust

both outer sill panels are heavely corroded on surface may need att at next test

Pass 27 Mar 2019 32,225 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,239 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 30,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,932 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,179 miles

Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,412 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,544 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,840 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,674 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,741 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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D17 NKM 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 90.5%.

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 D17 NKM, 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 D17 NKM registered?

D17 NKM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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