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K713 JWC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

104,432 mi
Last recorded104,432 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK713 JWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 104,432 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 104,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 104,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 104,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 104,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 101,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 100,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 100,257 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 99,696 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 99,642 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 98,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,925 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 97,725 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,406 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 92,406 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,886 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,003 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 84,127 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 82,494 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,879 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow from rear box

Pass 29 May 2007 74,686 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 64,134 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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K713 JWC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K713 JWC, 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 K713 JWC registered?

K713 JWC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is K713 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K713 JWC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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