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K812 ACK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,546 mi
Last recorded151,546 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK812 ACK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 151,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 148,125 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 142,425 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 139,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 133,518 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 126,523 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 125,618 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 120,109 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 115,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 110,625 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 99,994 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 99,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 90,380 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 90,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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K812 ACK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc 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 K812 ACK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K812 ACK registered?

K812 ACK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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The MOT history for K812 ACK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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