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K315 VKP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,453 mi
Last recorded160,453 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK315 VKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 160,453 miles

centre brake light us

Fail 2 Sep 2015 160,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perrished (2.4.G.2)

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

centre brake light us

Pass 23 Jul 2014 151,021 miles

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

Under vehicle is heavily undersealed

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 150,436 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 150,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 135,871 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2012 135,871 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2011 102,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 70,326 miles

lowering springs fitted to front and rear suspension

Fail 18 May 2010 70,326 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

lowering springs fitted to front and rear suspension

Pass 5 Sep 2009 67,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,859 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 58,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 58,484 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 58,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,212 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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K315 VKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K315 VKP, 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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K315 VKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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