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K635 BRJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,094 mi
Last recorded157,094 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK635 BRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 157,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 153,437 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 149,596 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 146,740 miles

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

slight perrishing in both front tyres.

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 146,503 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 146,503 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 142,803 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 142,803 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise slight inbalance of rear brake operation,recommend full brake inspection.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 139,576 miles

advise offside outer sill starting to coroode.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 139,576 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside outer sill starting to coroode.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 137,197 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 132,638 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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K635 BRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K635 BRJ, 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 K635 BRJ registered?

K635 BRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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