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K378 HDK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,804 mi
Last recorded137,804 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 HDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 137,804 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 137,786 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe and its components corroeded

rear subframe and is components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 137,086 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,881 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 132,146 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 132,123 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 128,481 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 128,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 8 May 2012 123,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight corrosion in o/s/r outer sill

Pass 8 May 2012 123,872 miles

slight corrosion in o/s/r outer sill

Pass 20 Apr 2011 122,286 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 122,260 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 116,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 112,165 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight binding on n/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2008 109,585 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 109,585 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 106,982 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 104,011 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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K378 HDK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K378 HDK, 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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K378 HDK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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