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K364 SLY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,666 mi
Last recorded174,666 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK364 SLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 174,666 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 174,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both wiper blades split

fog light cver broken

Pass 10 Aug 2009 172,565 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 161,521 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2008 161,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2007 154,538 miles

both rear brake pipes (to brake hose) slightly rusty

main brake feed pipe from front to rear of vehicle slightly rusty

rear brakes slightly weak on brake tester

Fail 27 Jun 2007 154,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake pipes (to brake hose) slightly rusty

main brake feed pipe from front-rear of vehicle slightly rusty

rear brakes slightly weak on brake tester

Pass 29 Jun 2006 145,369 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 145,368 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K364 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K364 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 K364 SLY registered?

K364 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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