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K372 PFB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

237,068 mi
Last recorded237,068 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK372 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 237,068 miles

Front under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside seal very rusty but not holed

Offside seal very rusty but not holed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above the rear cross member rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 237,068 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO% to high to pass (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp filling cap not locking cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside seal very rusty but not holed

Offside seal very rusty but not holed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above the rear cross member rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 236,922 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area or affecting structural rigidity

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 236,922 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear outer sills corroded but not considered excessive

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area or affecting structural rigidity

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 236,862 miles

o/s & n/s sills rusty but not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Mar 2016 233,479 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 233,479 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 223,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 217,553 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 217,553 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 205,192 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Dec 2011 197,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

waxoyl this year otherwise it will be to late!!

Pass 6 Dec 2010 195,179 miles

front to rear brake pipe at rear splitter becoming corroded

general underside corrosion

slight play nearside rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2009 191,039 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 175,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 162,111 miles

rear brake discs slighty corroded

rear fog going slighty orange

Pass 15 Dec 2006 157,069 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 148,843 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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K372 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K372 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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K372 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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