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K313 SNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,725 mi
Last recorded88,725 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK313 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 88,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 11 Jul 2025 88,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear inner sill

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

front floor pans corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 88,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

offside inner sill in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,621 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,615 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,149 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 86,562 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2017 86,358 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,211 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,732 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,522 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 44,247 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 34,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,138 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 24,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 23,183 miles

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

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

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

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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K313 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K313 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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What year was K313 SNP registered?

K313 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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