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K581 JWC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,861 mi
Last recorded154,861 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK581 JWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2023 154,861 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 154,861 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 154,839 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blown exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill to floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and rear chassis leg to floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired and rear inner sill to floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front and rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wing areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side of vehicle heavily corroded and repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 153,743 miles

underside undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2021 152,444 miles

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

under side of car undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2020 151,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes corrored (1.1.11 (c))

sill repairs prevent full test

Pass 1 Apr 2019 149,286 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 149,270 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 147,222 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill coverd with sealer an under seal

Offside Rear sill coverd with sealer and under seal

Fail 3 Apr 2018 147,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 139,455 miles

Front bumper bracketsinsecure

Ignition key brocken in lock

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 139,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured Obscured due to rear travel rack and not secured within allocated lit area. (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front bumper outer support brackets insecure.

Ignition key broken allowing it to leave ignition lock (steering lock operating correctly).

Nearside rear brake caliper slides display moderate wear.

Offside Front Brake disc has moderate corrosion.

Rear Rear brake disc surface with increased corrosion, although not affecting operation.

Third level brake lamp inoperative - defect cannot be confirmed.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 115,583 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Jul 2014 96,814 miles

n/s/f strut top mount has slight play

sills and underside have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,244 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,617 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 65,571 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,723 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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K581 JWC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K581 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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K581 JWC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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