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K497 SNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,292 mi
Last recorded209,292 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 209,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 17 Jun 2021 209,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

fuel pipes covered in underseal

underside of vehicle covered in underseal(front and rear sub-frames and suspension components including bushes, dust covers and brake hoses)

Fail 16 Jun 2021 209,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipes covered in underseal

underside of vehicle covered in underseal(front and rear sub-frames and suspension components including bushes, dust covers and brake hoses)

Pass 2 Oct 2020 206,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension covered in underseal (all)

under body covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jan 2015 206,047 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 202,060 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 202,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 201,334 miles

All suspension arms and subframes coated on corrosion

Corrosion starting in sills

Headlight reflectors poor and beam patterns blurred

Pass 12 Dec 2011 199,307 miles

Brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Sills starting to corrode

Suspension arms and crossmembers corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 199,307 miles

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

Brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Sills starting to corrode

Suspension arms and crossmembers corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 196,488 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 194,507 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear inner sill panels have surface corrosion

Offside rear outer sill has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2009 194,507 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear inner sill panels have surface corrosion

Offside rear outer sill has surface corrosion

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 193,006 miles

Coil springs rusty

Headlamp reflectors slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 191,753 miles

Corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Play in rear anti-roll bar saddle mounts

Surface rust over body and mechanical components

Pass 17 Aug 2006 186,015 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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K497 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K497 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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What year was K497 SNP registered?

K497 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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