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K298 SNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK298 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 114,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 113,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear general corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2024 113,312 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear general corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2023 112,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 110,772 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,436 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 103,891 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Corroded underneath sills inner and outer corroded members corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 103,449 miles

Outer Body has slight corrosion And inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 103,449 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Body has slight corrosion And inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 101,011 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 101,011 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,452 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 100,452 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,000 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,588 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 98,588 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 97,715 miles

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

all front and rear suspension components are badly corroded

hole in n/s outer sill

o/s outer is corroded

wipers are clearing poorly

Fail 31 May 2011 97,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all front and rear suspension components are badly corroded

hole in n/s outer sill

o/s outer is corroded

wipers are clearing poorly

Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,194 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 94,166 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 86,328 miles

front number plate fitted on bonnet

Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 66,570 miles

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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K298 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K298 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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K298 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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