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K97 PGK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,917 mi
Last recorded171,917 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 PGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 171,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components corroded.(suspension arms, track rod end..)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear vehicle underside covered in under sealant

Pass 25 Feb 2019 168,779 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2018 166,718 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 162,706 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 153,639 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 153,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 150,364 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder 2055015v

Fail 6 Jun 2013 150,269 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder 2055015v

Pass 27 Apr 2012 138,672 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 138,672 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 136,843 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 134,992 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 134,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 132,886 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 129,164 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 126,049 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 126,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 125,521 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 125,503 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2005 114,934 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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K97 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K97 PGK, 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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K97 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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