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K852 CAX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,692 mi
Last recorded136,692 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK852 CAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 136,692 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 135,651 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front O/S/F wing badly corroded. Hole near sill

Fail 17 Apr 2024 134,662 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front O/S/F wing badly corroded. Hole near sill

Pass 18 Apr 2023 133,944 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 133,065 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 132,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 130,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover perished but not split.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover perished but not split.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 128,975 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,628 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 126,174 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 126,174 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,099 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 125,099 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement Brakes binding on (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 122,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,201 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Mar 2014 120,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2013 116,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 111,031 miles

rear steel brake pipes rusty,o/s/r shock weep,front brake pads low,front exhaust clamp rusty.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 108,027 miles

front to rear metral brake pipes are starting to corried

off side rear shocker has sign off leakage

Pass 27 Mar 2010 105,854 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 101,744 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 96,567 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 96,567 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 91,474 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 91,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail NSR

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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K852 CAX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K852 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 K852 CAX registered?

K852 CAX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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