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K768 SPT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,823 mi
Last recorded57,823 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK768 SPT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 57,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil play on inner shaft. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rears. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s floor areas badly corroded, holed and badly damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2022 55,656 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill areas, strongly suspect quality of repairs carried out to rear inner sill and inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floor areas badly corroded, holed and badly damaged

front lights have a yellow tint

Fail 11 Mar 2022 55,656 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

floor areas corroded, holed and badly damaged

front lights have yellow tint

strongly suspect quality of corrosion repairs carried out to both rear inner sills and inner arch areas

Pass 17 Feb 2021 54,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears. (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner seals and rear arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under car covered in under seal.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 46,181 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,783 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,435 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 34,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 34,430 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,423 miles

light cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 29 Jul 2015 34,423 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2014 34,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,541 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,185 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 32,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,855 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,453 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,605 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,663 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 28,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,101 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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K768 SPT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K768 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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K768 SPT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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