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K236 BUD

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK236 BUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 96,097 miles

battery insecure

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres slightly perished

Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2011 83,821 miles

handbrake lever long travel

Fail 21 Feb 2011 83,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,752 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Battery area getting abit corroded

Battery loose

Front and rear suspension components getting abit corroded and subframes

GENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

Outer sills and w/arch edges getting abit corroded (esp O/S/R)

Sloshing noise from underside area when braking (Sounds like water trapped somewhere)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,640 miles

Front discs show scoring.

Rear discs are crusty at edges.

Rear sub frame is rusty.

Sill seems are rusty. Nearside sill is rusty.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 82,640 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs show scoring.

Rear discs are crusty at edges.

Rear sub frame is rusty.

Sill seems are rusty. Nearside sill is rusty.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 81,043 miles

Offside front flexable brake hose ends are rusty.

Rear brake disc faces are rusting.

Rust area at nearside step panel.

Rusting at rear inner under sills.

Surface rust at rear of sills.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 79,517 miles

Long park lever travel

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

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

Rear flexable brake hose ends rusty

Reduced performance at rear park and service brakes

Rust area at nearside sill and step

Under floors to sills show rusting

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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K236 BUD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K236 BUD, 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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K236 BUD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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