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K429 MAH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,852 mi
Last recorded131,852 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK429 MAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 131,852 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 131,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 131,267 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 130,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 130,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 129,361 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 128,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,535 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 183,530 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 183,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 179,783 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracks in tread pattern

Nearside seal corroded

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

Offside front tyre has age related cracks in tread pattern

Offside seal corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 173,358 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 167,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 167,351 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 1 Aug 2012 163,753 miles

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 159,994 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 153,796 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 145,560 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 142,754 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 134,370 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 134,370 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 123,839 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 123,822 miles

Offside Rear 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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K429 MAH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K429 MAH, 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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K429 MAH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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