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K166 PFB

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,911 mi
Last recorded76,911 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 76,911 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 76,911 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 76,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive.

under body corrosion.

Fail 30 Jul 2024 76,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive.

under body corrosion.

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2023 76,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2022 75,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 75,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion within 30CM of jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 75,313 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,748 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,026 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 73,280 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,364 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,178 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 64,756 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 62,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 60,398 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 58,057 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 57,376 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,477 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 56,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2006 56,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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K166 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K166 PFB, 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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K166 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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