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K8 YWH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,441 mi
Last recorded110,441 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 YWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 110,441 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 109,230 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,581 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 106,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,907 miles

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

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

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,789 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 101,789 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,888 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,396 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2009 86,024 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 86,024 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2008 76,117 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 65,299 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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K8 YWH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K8 YWH, 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 K8 YWH registered?

K8 YWH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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