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K725 EGM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,134 mi
Last recorded165,134 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK725 EGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 165,134 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 164,926 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 164,733 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 164,728 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2016 164,317 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 163,329 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 162,526 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 161,788 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 160,801 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 159,556 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 158,338 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 157,653 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 150,053 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 150,053 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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K725 EGM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K725 EGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K725 EGM registered?

K725 EGM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is K725 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K725 EGM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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