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K597 PFB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

213,992 mi
Last recorded213,992 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 213,992 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - marked in yellow (sub-frame mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area's - marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes located at offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective various exhaust rubbers are not attached - exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arch area's

corrosion to nearside front & offside front door shut/sill area's

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to rear suspension components

engine/gearbox mount is deteriorating

front number plate is damaged

fuel pipework at offside front is corroding

nearside front inner sill/wheel arch area's holed - not within a prescribed area

previous welding repairs coated in sealants/under-seal

Pass 19 Apr 2025 200,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 rubber mounts not attached (exhaust still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play found when jacked on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

corrosion to sill area's

Fail 11 Apr 2025 200,026 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area's (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 rubber mounts not attached (exhaust still secure) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play found when jacked on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

corrosion to sill area's

Pass 6 Apr 2024 184,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

corrosion to sill area's

front number plate is damaged

fuel pipework is corroding

oil residue engine & power steering rack area's

Fail 30 Mar 2024 184,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached at 'D' bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber is missing

corrosion to sill area's

front number plate is damaged

fuel pipework is corroding

oil residue engine & power steering rack area's

Pass 22 Apr 2023 174,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside wearing more than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper ball joint castellated nut fitted - locking device/split pin missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside - chassis rails at underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside & offside - inner sill areas corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2022 166,872 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 166,866 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 163,851 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 163,851 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 162,711 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 162,694 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 160,001 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 160,001 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 157,327 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 155,739 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 154,642 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 154,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 151,099 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 150,317 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 150,252 miles

nearside rear tyre pressure 8lbs requires checking

Pass 1 Jul 2011 150,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 149,740 miles

nearside front shock absorber creeking on bounce (bottom bush area)

rear brake discs slightly pitted on outer face

Fail 13 Jul 2010 149,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front shock absorber creeking on bounce (bottom bush area)

rear brake discs slightly pitted on outer face

Pass 6 Jul 2009 149,392 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 149,392 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 148,780 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 148,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 148,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 148,229 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 145,987 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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K597 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 K597 PFB, 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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K597 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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