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K615 KNN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

185,272 mi
Last recorded185,272 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK615 KNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 185,272 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 185,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 177,673 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 176,561 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 176,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 168,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 168,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 162,330 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked in tread. front and rear suspension bushes deteriated and badly worn. both rear pads wearing low. nail in o/s/r tyre. both rear tyres starting to wear low. various parts of chassis heavily corroded.

stone chip in windscreen. front and rear suspension components heavily corroded. exhaust system heavily corroded. front and rear brake discs corroded and worn. brake pipes heavily corroded. hand brake travel high.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 162,330 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked in tread. front and rear suspension bushes deteriated and badly worn. both rear pads wearing low. nail in o/s/r tyre. both rear tyres starting to wear low. various parts of chassis heavily corroded.

stone chip in windscreen. front and rear suspension components heavily corroded. exhaust system heavily corroded. front and rear brake discs corroded and worn. brake pipes heavily corroded. hand brake travel high.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 152,973 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 152,973 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 142,944 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 142,920 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 130,785 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 130,785 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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K615 KNN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K615 KNN, 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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K615 KNN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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