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K270 SLY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,696 mi
Last recorded168,696 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK270 SLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 168,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 165,640 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 162,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 159,430 miles

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

Offside Front CHASSIS LEG CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 157,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at end(by o/s T-piece) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil to gearbox ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2021 157,826 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill areas heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end by o/s T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing/cracking at edges (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

light surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2020 156,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

light corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2020 156,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Emissions not tested emissions high engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 154,512 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 154,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 152,218 miles

Rear Both rear Tyre's Perished

Fail 10 May 2018 152,218 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Both rear Tyre's Perished

Pass 12 May 2017 149,276 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 145,380 miles

All tyres showing age cracks / splits

Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

Offside Front Nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm - DOT 2210 - Age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 139,796 miles

light rust o/s/f chassis leg

n/s front lower hose becoming perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 135,184 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 130,339 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 129,158 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 127,616 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 127,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 117,049 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 101,824 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 101,824 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 101,066 miles

N/S/F lamp has slight crack in

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 92,058 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 92,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 83,647 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 83,637 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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K270 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K270 SLY, 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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K270 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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