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K351 PFB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

230,669 mi
Last recorded230,669 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK351 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 230,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

near side rear outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2026 230,669 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

near side rear outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 225,946 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

general corrosion to floor pan and both sills

suspension component rubbers age cracked/deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2023 217,425 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

suspension component rubbers age cracked

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 209,655 miles

front and rear suspension component rubbers age cracked

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 203,914 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded/peeling away

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

damage to both chassis sections

Pass 16 Nov 2020 201,307 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded/peeling away

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 29 May 2019 198,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 197,097 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 196,640 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 196,640 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 195,879 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 195,879 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 195,059 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 195,059 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 193,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 193,924 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 186,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 179,517 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 May 2009 206,883 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 170,478 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 161,256 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 151,499 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 137,074 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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K351 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K351 PFB, 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 K351 PFB registered?

K351 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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