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K584 JHL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,033 mi
Last recorded80,033 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK584 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside floor to sill under sealed

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

Offside floor to sill under sealed

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer sill has corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2018 73,816 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside outer sill has corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,255 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 68,255 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,972 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,076 miles

N/s rear inner and outer sills have been repaired and covered by a protective coating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,076 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s rear inner and outer sills have been repaired and covered by a protective coating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,679 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,266 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,708 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,491 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 52,491 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,982 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,444 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,016 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,378 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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K584 JHL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K584 JHL, 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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K584 JHL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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