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K928 CAX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,086 mi
Last recorded211,086 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK928 CAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 211,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 3 Aug 2021 211,080 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated lambda wires broken.. (4.11 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt locking device (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached locking device loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 5 Aug 2020 195,878 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 195,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 194,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 190,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 188,579 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 184,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded by sills too excess

rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 184,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded by sills too excess

rear chassis corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 179,774 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s o/s sills corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 179,774 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s o/s sills corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 173,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

emissons close to limits

n.s wiper split on ends

oil leak rear diff

Fail 15 Jul 2009 173,350 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

emissons close to limits

n.s wiper split on ends

oil leak rear diff

Fail 16 Jul 2008 167,949 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 167,949 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 162,597 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 155,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 148,819 miles

exhaust rubbers split+ perished

off side front tyre on limit+perished

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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K928 CAX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K928 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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K928 CAX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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