MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all brake discs slightly pitted
nearside rear suspension slightly distorted
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside step corroding
offside sill corroding
the whole underbody is starting to corrode
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside step corroding
offside sill corroding
the whole underbody is starting to corrode
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K485 PDN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 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 K485 PDN, 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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K485 PDN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1998.
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