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K42 CDB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,004 mi
Last recorded93,004 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 CDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,004 miles

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

general underbody corrosion / undersealed

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,004 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 91,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,776 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,310 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 81,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,634 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 73,772 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 69,318 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 69,319 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,613 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 65,613 miles

Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,850 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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K42 CDB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K42 CDB, 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 K42 CDB registered?

K42 CDB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is K42 CDB safe to buy?

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