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K469 LMY

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

222,454 mi
Last recorded222,454 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK469 LMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 222,454 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 213,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 194,631 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to base of front wings.

Fail 24 Feb 2023 194,569 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to base of front wings.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 177,073 miles

parking brake lever slight high.

under body surface corrosion to chassis, and suspension components.

Fail 14 Mar 2022 176,947 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play also rough when rotated. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. 195.50.15 82V. Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. 195.50.15 82V. Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely low inner edge. 195.50.15 82V. Michelin. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely low inner edge. 195.50.15 82V. Michelin. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever slight high.

under body surface corrosion to chassis, and suspension components.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 154,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front wing lowers corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2021 154,136 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front wing lowers corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 141,741 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray obscuring power steering components

Pass 21 Feb 2019 139,249 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 137,809 miles

various underbody components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 135,868 miles

various underbody area's and components corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 135,868 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

various underbody area's and components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 133,772 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 133,772 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 131,331 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 128,138 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 125,628 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 125,628 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 122,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 119,765 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion to o/s rear end of sill

Pass 26 Feb 2010 116,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 113,490 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 110,378 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 107,267 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 104,138 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 104,138 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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K469 LMY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 K469 LMY, 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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K469 LMY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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