MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,449 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion on wheel arches
different size tyres front to rear
n/s handbrake effort
n/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm BORDERLINE
Fluid leak, but not excessive from engine and pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements rear fog lights do not go off with dip beam (4.5.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to underbody and suspension components but not yet excvessive
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive from engine and pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake effort low
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements rear fog lights do not go off with dip beam (4.5.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to underbody and suspension components but not yet excvessive
Both front coil springs corroded, front lower suspension arms and sub frame corroded, rear n/s coil corroded, rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded
Both front coil springs corroded, front lower suspension arms and sub frame corroded, rear n/s coil corroded, rear suspension arms and sub frame corroded
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
offside rear sill has slight corrotion
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
radiator leaking water
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
vehicle overheating
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all suspension arms corroded
o/s/f brake disc worn due to brake bind
o/s/r outer sill corroded
o/s/r tyre outer sidewall spliting
rear brake discs corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all suspension arms corroded
o/s/f brake binding
o/s/f brake disc worn due to brake bind
o/s/r outer sill corroded
o/s/r tyre outer sidewall spliting
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
under body corroding badly needs good oil spray
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
under body corroding badly needs good oil spray
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
under body corroding badly needs good oil spray
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
missfire on engine
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear tyres showing signs of age
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyre side walls perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front tyres cracking on side walls
front tyres wearing on outer edges
o/s/r brake has been binding on (disc is red)
speedo cable is damaged under car
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
K755 KNN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.
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 K755 KNN, 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
How do I check the history of K755 KNN?
You can check the full history of K755 KNN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was K755 KNN registered?
K755 KNN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is K755 KNN safe to buy?
The MOT history for K755 KNN shows 29 tests with a 48.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does K755 KNN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K755 KNN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.