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K687 LMY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Cream Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,829 mi
Last recorded114,829 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK687 LMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 114,829 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,151 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 90,010 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,543 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 12 May 2015 84,465 miles

various parts of underbody corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 81,321 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,953 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,890 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 75,890 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,462 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 72,154 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,999 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 71,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,008 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 70,981 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K687 LMY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Cream with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K687 LMY, 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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K687 LMY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 1998.

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