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K759 DEF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,358 mi
Last recorded158,358 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK759 DEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 158,358 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 150,768 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 145,508 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 145,507 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 136,663 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 136,663 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,745 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 127,718 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 123,929 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 121,265 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 118,666 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 117,233 miles

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

all suspension & sume chassis areas very corroded

both sill s corroded but not holed

Pass 14 Jul 2010 114,815 miles

Offside screen washer jet one of two blocked

Pass 29 Jul 2009 111,614 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 111,592 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 110,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 110,049 miles

both sills coroded at rear but not in prescribed area

Pass 13 Mar 2006 107,342 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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K759 DEF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K759 DEF, 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 K759 DEF registered?

K759 DEF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is K759 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K759 DEF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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