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K640 HRP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,818 mi
Last recorded152,818 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK640 HRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2018 152,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill repaired (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.2.6)

wing insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,610 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 129,183 miles

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2015 128,952 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 125,273 miles

offside park brake cable/caliper arm stiff

slight corrosion at both outer sills

Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,916 miles

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

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

exhaust grease shield corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2012 123,332 miles

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

corrosion to o/s rear sill in unprescribed area

Pass 16 Jun 2012 123,332 miles

corrosion to o/s rear sill in unprescribed area

Pass 22 Jun 2011 121,256 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 121,256 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 May 2010 117,549 miles

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

all brake disks have surface corrosion due to being stood

rear number plate cracked

Fail 4 May 2010 117,549 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

all brake disks have surface corrosion due to being stood

rear brake pipes greased

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2008 175,336 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 175,336 miles

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

brake fluid low. various oil leaks. underbody corroded. damage to alloy wheels. surface corrosion to brake pipes. front brake discs corroded and pitted.

slight fluctuation to n/s/f brake. rear coil springs corroded. cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 169,349 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 165,397 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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K640 HRP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K640 HRP, 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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K640 HRP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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