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K590 SNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,216 mi
Last recorded141,216 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK590 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 141,216 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components including brakes, suspension and body have general age related corrosion and has been undersealed.

Pass 29 Nov 2024 140,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and components covered in underseal

Pass 21 Nov 2023 139,604 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and components covered in underseal

Pass 17 Nov 2022 139,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components including brakes, suspension and body have general age related corrosion, has had various repairs and been covered in underseal.

Fail 14 Nov 2022 138,975 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and components including brakes, suspension and body have general age related corrosion, has had various repairs and been covered in underseal.

Pass 6 Dec 2021 137,834 miles

underbody and components heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Dec 2020 136,899 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underside ha been undersealed/waxoiled

Fail 27 Nov 2020 136,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 135,441 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 135,366 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated Under sill front to rear heavily corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 134,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 131,656 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill holed outside prescribed area

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

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2016 129,273 miles

O/s/r light lens cracked

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 129,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/s/f sidelight/indicator has water behind the lens

O/s/r light lens cracked

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

service brake effiency low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 127,246 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 125,632 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 125,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 123,745 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 123,745 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 122,757 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 121,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 120,712 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 119,952 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 119,498 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 118,997 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 118,671 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 107,944 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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K590 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K590 SNP, 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 K590 SNP registered?

K590 SNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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