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K380 XHA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,978 mi
Last recorded146,978 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK380 XHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 146,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 144,792 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 140,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 136,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 136,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 126,659 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 126,658 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 107,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 105,552 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 103,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 101,241 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 97,027 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 97,000 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,345 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 94,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,178 miles

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

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

all underside of vehicle has slight corossion

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,169 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 90,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 90,963 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 90,963 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 90,154 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 90,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 89,027 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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K380 XHA 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 75%.

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 K380 XHA, 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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K380 XHA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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