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K734 SPT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,664 mi
Last recorded70,664 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK734 SPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 70,664 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 70,189 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 70,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 69,391 miles

both front and rear antirol bar and linkages corroded

engine oil leak

front and rear axles corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

little reserve left on hand brake lever

none standard exhaust fitted

rear parking performance only just met

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,876 miles

Both side front and rear coil springs corroded

Both side rear tyres slightly cracked

Engine oil leak

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2018 66,876 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side front and rear coil springs corroded

Both side rear tyres slightly cracked

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear axle corroded

both side rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,861 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished slightly

botyh front and rear brake pads over 50% worn

Fail 12 Dec 2015 66,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished slightly

botyh front and rear brake pads over 50% worn

Pass 16 Aug 2014 66,050 miles

both front and rear anti roll bar links bushes perished slightly

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased

engine oil leak

front brake pads over 50% worn

front no plate slightly deteriorted

under body slightly corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2014 66,050 miles

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

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

both front and rear anti roll bar links bushes perished slightly

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased

engine oil leak

front brake pads over 50% worn

front no plate slightly deteriorted

under body slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,862 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 64,856 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,550 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all front and rear suspension boushes cracked

all front and rear suspension legs and arms excessively corroded

front brake calipers corroded

near rear tyre worn outer edge

offside head light slightly low

oil leak

rear brake discs badly corroded

repair on offside front chassi

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all front and rear suspension boushes cracked

all front and rear suspension legs and arms excessively corroded

front brake calipers corroded

offside head light slightly low

oil leak

rear brake discs badly corroded

repair on offside front chassi

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 2 Oct 2010 60,434 miles

brake pipe to off side rear brake junction rusted

slight blow front exhaust flex

under side of vehicle generally rusted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 57,724 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 55,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,553 miles

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

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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K734 SPT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K734 SPT, 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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K734 SPT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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