MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/front tyre cracking
n/s/rear brake pipe corroded
o/s/front brake pipe corroded
o/s/front tyre cracking
o/s/rear brake pipe corroded
o/s/rear sill weak
rear pads worn
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/rear tyre tread 2,5mm
outer tyre walls on both front tyres cracking
front and rear brake pipes corroded
front and rear suspension rubbers cracked
inner and outer sills starting to rust
n/s/front outer tyre wall cracked
n/s/rear outer tyre wall cracked
o/s/front tyre wall cracked
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
washer bottle carrier corroded
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
washer bottle carrier corroded
brake pipes corroding †near side rear tyre flat
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K501 JDT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 K501 JDT, 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 K501 JDT registered?
K501 JDT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1998.
Is K501 JDT safe to buy?
The MOT history for K501 JDT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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