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K392 SNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,776 mi
Last recorded177,776 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK392 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 177,776 miles

underbody covered on under seal

Pass 16 Aug 2024 167,827 miles

Brake pipe covered with under seal .

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

Lower body heavy underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2023 163,074 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills corroded covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Fail 21 Jul 2023 163,030 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills corroded covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded covered in underseal

Pass 13 Sep 2018 162,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 161,650 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 155,577 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 155,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 122,885 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 122,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 122,745 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 121,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 116,735 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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K392 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K392 SNP, 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 K392 SNP registered?

K392 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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