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K98 PGK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,108 mi
Last recorded146,108 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK98 PGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2016 146,108 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 143,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 140,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 136,722 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 132,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 126,280 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 119,515 miles

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

surface rust rear metal brake pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2008 115,868 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 112,679 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 107,156 miles

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

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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K98 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K98 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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What year was K98 PGK registered?

K98 PGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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The MOT history for K98 PGK shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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