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K571 XHA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,711 mi
Last recorded190,711 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK571 XHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 190,711 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehilce has been under sealed over under body and brake pipes

Pass 3 Aug 2016 175,819 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 175,819 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 171,227 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall starting to perish.

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to perish.

Offside Rear tyre side wall starting to perish.

very slight corrosion on OS inner and outer sill

Pass 2 Oct 2013 167,078 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2012 155,049 miles

corrosion - metal furl pipe down car - sills and inner sills - floor areas - suspension - door jambs - road springs - near side front metal brake pipe

Fail 13 Aug 2012 155,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion - metal furl pipe down car - sills and inner sills - floor areas - suspension - door jambs - road springs - near side front metal brake pipe

Pass 10 Aug 2011 138,128 miles

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

Oil leak

brake overhaul req corrosion inc metal brake pipes & disc's

corrosion inc suspension & chassis

Pass 20 Aug 2010 120,268 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

metal brake pipes corrosion

oil low

sills corrosion

suspension corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2009 100,797 miles

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)

near side front dip beam headlight suspect contact

near side rear brake disc corrosion

off side front metal brake pipe corrosion

rear inner and outer sills corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,394 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 83,394 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,438 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 58,438 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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K571 XHA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K571 XHA, 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 K571 XHA registered?

K571 XHA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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