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K809 CAX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,079 mi
Last recorded133,079 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK809 CAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 133,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 121,861 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 115,354 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 112,614 miles

Rear slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,929 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,229 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 84,115 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,796 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 83,795 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill repaired with filler (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,345 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 83,345 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 78,122 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,574 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,408 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,689 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 72,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,827 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 70,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,568 miles

n/s/r outer sill surface corrosion

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2007 68,888 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 68,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

power steering belt to full adjustment

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,625 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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K809 CAX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 K809 CAX, 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 K809 CAX registered?

K809 CAX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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The MOT history for K809 CAX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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