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K431 SNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,208 mi
Last recorded84,208 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK431 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 84,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 84,208 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 84,036 miles

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

vehicle passed NON CAT test as per guidance from gas analyser and VOSA manual

Fail 14 Aug 2017 84,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

vehicle passed NON CAT test as per guidance from gas analyser and VOSA manual

Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,000 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,000 miles

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

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

vehicle does not idle

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,000 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,000 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Fail 7 Nov 2011 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,000 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 80,000 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 80,000 miles

nsf bodey damage 4tyers low

Fail 20 Oct 2008 80,000 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 80,000 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 80,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K431 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K431 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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K431 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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