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K77 KMW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,764 mi
Last recorded37,764 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 KMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 37,764 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 37,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to suspension components front and rear

Pass 22 Apr 2024 36,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Jan 2023 36,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 36,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underneath of vehicle under sealed covering brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 34,715 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,472 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,868 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 32,868 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,884 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,571 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 31,571 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,235 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,694 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,498 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,213 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,526 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 29,526 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 28,205 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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K77 KMW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 K77 KMW, 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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K77 KMW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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