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K886 XFK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,285 mi
Last recorded61,285 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK886 XFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 61,285 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 61,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 61,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,970 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 60,892 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2018 60,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 60,587 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 60,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 60,293 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,816 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 59,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,119 miles

all brake discs slight corrosion

all brakes slightly tieing on

headlamp beam pattern poor

n/s/f tyre on legal limits 1.6mm

Fail 19 Feb 2010 58,096 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all brake discs slight corrosion

all brakes slightly tieing on

headlamp beam pattern poor

n/s/f tyre on legal limits 1.6mm

n/s/f wing panel sill area corrosion but not in perscribed area

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,126 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 54,126 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,897 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 50,897 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,200 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 43,777 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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K886 XFK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K886 XFK, 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 K886 XFK registered?

K886 XFK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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