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K658 EEP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

170,967 mi
Last recorded170,967 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK658 EEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 170,967 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 168,607 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 163,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 163,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 161,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 159,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 158,598 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 157,519 miles

Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

front /rear suspension components corroded

front /rear suspension componets corroded

front windsreen has small chip in it

n/s/r anti roll bar drop link bushes begining to crack

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes begining to crack

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre begining to crack advise replacement

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 155,865 miles

Front suspension components slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre cracking and perishing

Rear roll bar link bushes perishing

Rear suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 11 May 2017 155,721 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 152,648 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

o/s/r tyre has a nail

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 152,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear inner sills corroded

o/s/r tyre has a nail

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 148,817 miles

floor pans & outer sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f tyre cracking and perrishing

Fail 13 May 2015 148,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f tyre cracking and perrishing

sloor pans and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2014 137,596 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Apr 2013 111,465 miles

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

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

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

oth front lower wishbones have slight surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2012 111,126 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated and has damage/dent

Pass 6 Apr 2011 109,194 miles

Both front outer sills corroded,not in prescribed area.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front discs worn

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 109,027 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)

Both front outer sills corroded but outside of the prescribed area.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pads and discs worn

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 107,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 107,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 105,529 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 103,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 101,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 97,598 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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K658 EEP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K658 EEP, 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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K658 EEP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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