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K884 SLY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,292 mi
Last recorded154,292 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK884 SLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 154,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 153,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 142,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 140,008 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 135,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 135,418 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 135,409 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 134,706 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 132,694 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 130,815 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,472 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 109,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 101,766 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,387 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,676 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 87,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

tyre readings osf 4mm nsf 5mm nsr 4mm osr 3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2007 80,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 80,300 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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K884 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 K884 SLY, 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 K884 SLY registered?

K884 SLY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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