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K889 PGK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,722 mi
Last recorded153,722 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK889 PGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 153,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

both front wheel arches corroded

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

underside rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2017 153,688 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished.

both front wheel arches corroded.

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

under side rusty condition

Pass 17 Aug 2015 153,644 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

fuel tank covered in waxoil

underside rusty.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 153,587 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 148,375 miles

all ball joint and track rod dust cover perishing

both front tyre getting low

genral corrosion under sides

Pass 13 Jun 2013 144,166 miles

Front tyre wearing low on edges

Inner sills starting too corrode

O/S/R outer Sills Badly Corroded

Rear Chassis earth cable eyelet corroded and weakened

Rear Dis`cs corroded

Various ball joint boots cracking

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 144,124 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front tyre wearing low on edges

Inner sills starting too corrode

O/S/R outer Sills Badly Corroded

Rear Chassis earth cable eyelet corroded and weakened

Rear Dis`cs corroded

Various ball joint boots cracking

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 131,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 131,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 116,294 miles

headlamps slightly blury

outer sills corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn low

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 103,707 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 98,524 miles

Abs warning light inop,spoke to local vosa office regarding this,told to pass and advise,spoke to john hopkins,john bruce. note:vehicle must have either warning light fitted,or confirmation in writing and signed for on official papers from mazda conf

o/s/r sill been welded

rear discs slightly pitted

washer bottle securing bracket badly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2008 98,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

o/s/r sill been welded

rear discs slightly pitted

washer bottle securing bracket badly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2007 97,682 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 97,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

reccomend wheel alignment check due to uneven tyre wear

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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K889 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K889 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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K889 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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