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K100 SLB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,475 mi
Last recorded53,475 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK100 SLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,475 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 53,402 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached top castle nut split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail both rear axle mountings securing nuts missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe chaffing on handbrake cable (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all wheels stick out further than body work

Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,785 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 52,781 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,035 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 47,028 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 46,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,622 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 45,622 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Both wiper rubbers split

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,644 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,722 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,162 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,803 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,520 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,305 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,160 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,818 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,697 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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K100 SLB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K100 SLB, 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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K100 SLB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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