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K510 PFB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,728 mi
Last recorded117,728 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK510 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 113,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 106,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 106,111 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,503 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 100,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust mountains split and broken.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,333 miles

Front Brakes slight binding.

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Rear Silencer mounting perished.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 94,333 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brakes slight binding.

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Rear Silencer mounting perished.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,770 miles

general light surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 84,697 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch slave on gear box leaking

n/s front tyre cracking in treds

Fail 28 May 2015 84,697 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch slave on gear box leaking

n/s front tyre cracking in treds

Pass 27 May 2014 71,959 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 71,959 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,306 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

flat battery

Fail 2 Jul 2007 71,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

flat battery

Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,613 miles

(strong advise) nearside rear tyre worn onto 1.6 mm min tread leval and bald on inner edge.

ehhaust blowing from split in centre box.

unable to check front or rear brake components correctly as carnt be seen clearly full brake check (strongly advised) !!!

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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K510 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 K510 PFB, 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 K510 PFB registered?

K510 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is K510 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K510 PFB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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