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K136 KWX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,047 mi
Last recorded152,047 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK136 KWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 152,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 148,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 147,028 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 145,199 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 143,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 142,167 miles

o/s sill badly corrodid but out ov reach mainframe or seat belt

Pass 16 Mar 2010 139,442 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 139,442 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 134,975 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 131,323 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 131,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 122,161 miles

N/s/r brake pipe from junction to flexible hose corroded near limit.

O/s/f brake pipe corroded near limit.

Rear section of front to rear at junction corroded near limit.

Pass 4 Feb 2006 117,747 miles

Rear section o/s front to rear,o/s rear and o/s/ front brake pipes corroding.

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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K136 KWX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K136 KWX, 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 K136 KWX registered?

K136 KWX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 1998.

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