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K937 KWU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,901 mi
Last recorded125,901 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK937 KWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 125,901 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 125,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,868 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 119,346 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 119,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 114,999 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 114,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL WHEELS (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 114,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 114,225 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 114,225 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 112,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 112,411 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wear to inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 110,920 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 167,750 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 167,750 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 92,782 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 79,096 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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K937 KWU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc 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 K937 KWU, 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 K937 KWU registered?

K937 KWU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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