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K844 RBK

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,404 mi
Last recorded122,404 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK844 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 122,404 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 122,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 117,315 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 114,241 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 113,607 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 113,011 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 111,181 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 111,180 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,461 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 110,441 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 110,441 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,603 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,655 miles

both front tyres perishing on inner edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,050 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,174 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 96,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 96,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 94,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,528 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 90,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,860 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 88,580 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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K844 RBK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K844 RBK, 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 K844 RBK registered?

K844 RBK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1998.

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