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K121 PGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

336,657 mi
Last recorded336,657 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 336,657 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch,rear chassis areas and rear outer and inner sills are corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2011 212,192 miles

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

hi-level stop light not working

non-standard pedals fitted

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2010 301,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front anti roll bar bushes are perished

front brake pads are wearing low

front suspension bushes are perished

rear anti roll bar bushes are perishd

rear discs corroded/worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 282,796 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 262,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 243,950 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 243,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2006 224,438 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 224,198 miles

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 206,692 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 206,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 206,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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K121 PGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K121 PGN, 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 K121 PGN registered?

K121 PGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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