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K50 SSB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,420 mi
Last recorded67,420 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 SSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 67,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 67,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 67,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,833 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,291 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,851 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,464 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,092 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,822 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,404 miles

emissions erratic

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,575 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 58,565 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

emissions erratic

main beam warning inoperative

Fail 18 Feb 2011 56,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,854 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,202 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,726 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 36,362 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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K50 SSB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K50 SSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K50 SSB registered?

K50 SSB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is K50 SSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 SSB shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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