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K956 CAX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,391 mi
Last recorded109,391 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK956 CAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,391 miles

exhaust sections corroded. slight blow

Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,352 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 109,316 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 109,316 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 109,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 109,188 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 108,387 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 108,305 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 108,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 99,175 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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K956 CAX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K956 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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What year was K956 CAX registered?

K956 CAX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is K956 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K956 CAX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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