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K534 JWC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,862 mi
Last recorded129,862 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK534 JWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 129,862 miles

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 129,828 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion on outer braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 125,675 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 125,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 121,799 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 121,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 121,683 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 118,794 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 116,186 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 116,186 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 114,054 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,348 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 108,431 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 101,862 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,401 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2010 97,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 93,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front head light different beam patterns but same colour and size

front number plate loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Sep 2009 93,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front head light different beam patterns but same colour and size

front number plate loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jun 2008 85,660 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 85,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 81,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 76,603 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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K534 JWC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K534 JWC, 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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K534 JWC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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