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K345 SLY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

125,583 mi
Last recorded125,583 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK345 SLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 125,583 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2025 123,880 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 122,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 122,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 121,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 121,796 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,446 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,729 miles

All tyres cracking around sidewalls

Fail 25 Jun 2019 117,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

All tyres cracking around sidewalls

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,662 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 115,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 115,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 112,700 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 112,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 112,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,625 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 109,625 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,043 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 100,311 miles

n/s/r inner sill holed

Fail 18 Jul 2012 100,259 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2011

CORROSION TO OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,641 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 92,641 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 90,460 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 90,460 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 90,456 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 90,456 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 89,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2006 89,732 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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K345 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 K345 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.

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What year was K345 SLY registered?

K345 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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