CarVerify

Free Car Check

K291 SLY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK291 SLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 98,607 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,388 miles

front ball joint covers perished

Fail 29 Aug 2024 98,388 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front ball joint covers perished

Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,893 miles

all front ball joint covers perished

low effort nearside handbrake

Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,496 miles

Nearside Front upper and lower ball joint covers perished

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Offside Front upper and lower ball joint covers perished

Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake effort low foot and handbrake

upper and lower ball joint covers perished

Pass 23 Jun 2020 96,316 miles

All 4 shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,060 miles

nearside headlamp glass masked

Fail 21 Mar 2019 96,058 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

nearside headlamp glass masked

Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 95,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 95,160 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 94,870 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 94,484 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 94,484 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,557 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre has a small cut to outer side wall

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut to outer side wall

Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All four tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside front tyre has a small cut to outer side wall

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut to outer side wall

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,918 miles

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

n.s.r tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,794 miles

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

small cut in n.s.r tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,669 miles

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

small cut in n.s.r tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Apr 2010 89,669 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

small cut in n.s.r tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2009 88,989 miles

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

small cut in n,s,r tyre outer edge,

Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2007 87,413 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 87,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 76,561 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2005 76,561 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K291 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K291 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K291 SLY?

You can check the full history of K291 SLY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K291 SLY registered?

K291 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is K291 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K291 SLY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K291 SLY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K291 SLY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.