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K19 AGM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,164 mi
Last recorded114,164 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 AGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 114,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 90,783 miles

brake pipe from rear T-piece to nearside rear flexi corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2015 90,703 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe from rear T-piece to nearside rear flexi corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2014 87,247 miles

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

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

speedometer does not fully illuminate advise repair

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,247 miles

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

speedometer does not fully illuminate advise repair

Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,711 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 80,711 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 73,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 73,332 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,825 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 64,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,523 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 64,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,971 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 63,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K19 AGM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K19 AGM, 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 K19 AGM registered?

K19 AGM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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The MOT history for K19 AGM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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