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K33 NOD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

170,261 mi
Last recorded170,261 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 NOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 170,261 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 168,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 167,215 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 166,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 164,585 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 161,417 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 161,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 159,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 158,615 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 158,614 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 156,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 156,993 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 153,761 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 151,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 149,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 147,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 144,607 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 140,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 137,676 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 137,676 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear discs

Pass 28 Jul 2010 130,555 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 127,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 120,499 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, close to legal limits.

Rear silencer has a hole in it.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 112,756 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 104,171 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 104,171 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 93,115 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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K33 NOD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 K33 NOD, 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 K33 NOD registered?

K33 NOD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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