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K636 XEL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,583 mi
Last recorded106,583 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK636 XEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,583 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill repair covered

Pass 6 Sep 2024 106,075 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 106,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 104,769 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 103,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,109 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 102,483 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,273 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,257 miles

front brake discs rusted

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,643 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 82,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 37,977 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 37,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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

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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K636 XEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K636 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K636 XEL?

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What year was K636 XEL registered?

K636 XEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is K636 XEL safe to buy?

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