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K601 PFB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,495 mi
Last recorded145,495 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK601 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 145,495 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 145,495 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 145,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 144,405 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 143,946 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 142,432 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 142,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 140,523 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 138,939 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

offside front sidelamp worked when tapped

Fail 28 Jun 2016 138,939 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides, upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front sidelamp worked when tapped

Pass 26 Jun 2015 137,712 miles

all front upper & lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

Fail 26 Jun 2015 137,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all front upper & lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 26 Aug 2014 135,219 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 135,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 135,212 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

All four front ball joint boots are perished

Apperars to have wrong wheel nuts fitted to N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R wheels

Brake discs are rusty

Front number plate is insecure

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres are perished

Sills are rusty in the door shuts

Fail 28 May 2012 135,207 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

N/S mirror is insecure

N/S/F tyre is perished and worn on the inside

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 135,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 135,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 135,176 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 135,176 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 134,774 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 134,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 133,446 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 133,446 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 122,385 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 122,385 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hand brake could do with adjustment, †near side front nail in tread, †all drop links perished some play, †

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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K601 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K601 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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K601 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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