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K399 EGM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,878 mi
Last recorded168,878 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK399 EGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 168,878 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 166,202 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 162,959 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 160,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 156,665 miles

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

recommend checking offside front inner brake pad in 3-4000 miles

Fail 7 Dec 2020 156,633 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

recommend checking offside front inner brake pad in 3-4000 miles

Pass 8 Jul 2019 153,136 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 150,231 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front outersill corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 146,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 141,780 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

n/s windscreen wiper smeary

o/s windscreen wiper smeary

Pass 20 Aug 2014 134,716 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 127,027 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate has small figures.

Stuck on front number plate on bumper.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 123,145 miles

Oil leak from distributor drive.

Oil leak from gearbox/propshaft seal.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight oil leak from rocker cover.

Stuck on front number plate on bonnet.

Pass 27 May 2011 117,200 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 117,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 107,613 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 96,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 91,045 miles

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

near side rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 80,259 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 80,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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K399 EGM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K399 EGM, 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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K399 EGM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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