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K969 JVX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,387 mi
Last recorded104,387 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK969 JVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 104,387 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 104,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 103,884 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 103,390 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 102,746 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 101,813 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,087 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 95,683 miles

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,117 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 90,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 84,657 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 77,578 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,358 miles

border line movement offside rear suspension top wishbone outer bush to hub

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

washer fluid leak when operated

Fail 30 Mar 2007 76,358 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

border line movement offside rear suspension top wishbone outer bush to hub (chalk)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

washer fluid leak when operated

Pass 20 Oct 2005 68,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on edges, offside front damage to side wall

front brakes 19 % out of balance

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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K969 JVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K969 JVX, 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 K969 JVX registered?

K969 JVX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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