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K800 KJG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 KJG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 84,202 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,898 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,516 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 77,929 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 77,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,352 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 76,687 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 76,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 75,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 73,120 miles

chip in windscreen

front and rear pads low

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Jan 2009 68,290 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,693 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,681 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,610 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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K800 KJG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K800 KJG, 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 K800 KJG registered?

K800 KJG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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