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K156 PGK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,694 mi
Last recorded180,694 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK156 PGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 180,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point under door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension component corroded

oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2018 175,984 miles

Air/vacuum leak at dash

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill end (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel General corrosion to all components Recommend removal and inspection of all arms (2.4.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All,slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 175,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Air/vacuum leak at dash

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill end (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel General corrosion to all components Recommend removal and inspection of all arms (2.4.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All,slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 175,651 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

General Perishing To All Suspension Bushes..

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 174,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 173,859 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 173,859 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 173,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front & rear subframes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2013 172,814 miles

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

all suspension arms rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2012 171,619 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 166,625 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of body corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2011 166,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

underside of body corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2010 159,592 miles

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

n/s centre chassis damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2009 155,088 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 155,088 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 148,787 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 148,787 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 139,543 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 139,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 116,341 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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K156 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K156 PGK, 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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K156 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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