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K21 PGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,735 mi
Last recorded171,735 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 171,735 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 171,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 162,882 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 162,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 161,272 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 197,163 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 197,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 192,283 miles

(1)headlamp beam pattern could be better.(2)corrosion noted on o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes to flex connection.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 192,283 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

(1)headlamp beam pattern could be better.(2)corrosion noted on o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes to flex connection.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 186,076 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 186,076 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 179,705 miles

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

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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K21 PGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K21 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 K21 PGN registered?

K21 PGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 1998.

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