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K84 PGK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,135 mi
Last recorded203,135 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK84 PGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 203,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Lowered. Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 203,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Lowered. Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and Rear. Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 202,618 miles

underbody body

Fail 7 Feb 2025 202,618 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

underbody body

Pass 14 Feb 2024 201,329 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 194,145 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 185,793 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 185,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 185,187 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 176,641 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 172,434 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 172,420 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 166,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 151,973 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded very light (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all light (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes have light corrosion

general light corrosion on underside of vehicle

slight engine oil leak

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2015 151,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 151,372 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 150,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 150,034 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 149,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2011 149,999 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 30 Mar 2010 146,427 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 143,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 140,987 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 139,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 139,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K84 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc 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 K84 PGK, 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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K84 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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