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K479 DWN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

204,599 mi
Last recorded204,599 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK479 DWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2023 204,599 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 204,585 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at floor as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at floor as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Upper and lower ball joint split pins missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

heavy corrosion over whole underbody front to rear

Pass 19 Nov 2021 186,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole underbody front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust fouling at rear

Fail 8 Nov 2021 186,658 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over whole underbody front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust fouling at rear

Pass 12 Jun 2019 150,713 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2015 150,498 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 150,411 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 150,300 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 150,300 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 148,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front 0/s n/s discs worn/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r susp rusty/f/r sub frames rusty/exhaust rusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/rack noisy MONITOR/emissionns ERRATIC MONITOR

Pass 14 Mar 2012 146,378 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 143,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 139,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 136,504 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 136,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 117,269 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 117,269 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 103,577 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 103,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K479 DWN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K479 DWN, 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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K479 DWN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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