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K672 PFB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,983 mi
Last recorded178,983 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK672 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 178,983 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 177,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 175,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 173,647 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 171,401 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 170,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 168,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 165,497 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 165,477 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 163,890 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 161,597 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 160,102 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 159,087 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 154,602 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle in poor condtion underbody

Fail 10 Jan 2012 154,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle in poor condtion underbody

Pass 4 Feb 2011 150,338 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 150,216 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 145,194 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 145,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 139,291 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 139,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

various rust under car all coil springs rusty suspension bushes perrishing

Pass 25 Jan 2008 133,341 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 133,341 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 121,171 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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K672 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K672 PFB, 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 K672 PFB registered?

K672 PFB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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