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K575 JWC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

239,733 mi
Last recorded239,733 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK575 JWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 239,733 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 232,697 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 228,675 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,575 miles

Advise hi level stop lamp

Fail 3 Jun 2016 22,575 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise hi level stop lamp

Pass 28 Apr 2015 224,003 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 223,993 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 170,432 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 218,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

Pass 28 Jan 2013

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2013

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 204,006 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 204,006 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 196,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 196,228 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 196,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 184,362 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2009 184,362 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jun 2008 166,229 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 166,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 150,523 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both track rod end gators poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2006 137,102 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 137,102 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nsr tyre side wall perished.

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2005 124,606 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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K575 JWC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K575 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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K575 JWC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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