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K249 SNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,066 mi
Last recorded136,066 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK249 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 136,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing covered in tape including side repeater

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

general under body corrosion

power steering removed, steering not adversely affected

Fail 18 Apr 2019 135,771 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing covered in tape including side repeater

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2018 129,279 miles

general under body corrosion .......

n/s/r brake disc corroding .......

Fail 15 Jan 2018 129,118 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

general under body corrosion .......

n/s/r brake disc corroding .......

wet test .......

Pass 16 Jan 2017 126,070 miles

general under body light corrosion .......

rear brake discs corroding .....

wet test .....

Fail 9 Jan 2017 126,020 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

general under body light corrosion .......

rear brake discs corroding .....

wet test .....

Pass 11 Aug 2015 123,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust box rubber mount split but still supported

Pass 6 Aug 2014 120,707 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 120,707 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 113,112 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion on n/s/r outer sill and o/s/r outer and inner sills

Fail 30 Jul 2013 113,112 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion on n/s/r outer sill and o/s/r outer and inner sills

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 102,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,395 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 101,395 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 98,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 96,249 miles

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

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

corrosion on offside rear sill, not sufficient to fail MOT

Fail 13 Aug 2009 96,248 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion on offside rear sill, not sufficient to fail MOT

Pass 18 Aug 2008 94,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 93,193 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 93,189 miles

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

Advise change offside rear road spring.

Nearside hand brake performance slightly low.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 90,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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K249 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 K249 SNP, 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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K249 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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