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K395 PGK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,354 mi
Last recorded139,354 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK395 PGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 139,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion around suspension and under body area

Pass 11 Jun 2021 138,545 miles

corrosion underside covered in underseal

Fail 11 Jun 2021 138,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion underside covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jul 2012 138,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 134,911 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded .

Fail 21 Jul 2011 134,900 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded .

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 123,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 111,354 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 111,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 99,905 miles

advise damage to windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2008 99,764 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2007 84,330 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,741 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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K395 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K395 PGK, 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 K395 PGK registered?

K395 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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