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N8 FKD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,925 mi
Last recorded134,925 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 FKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 134,925 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 130,721 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 131,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 124,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,177 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,851 miles

INT MIRROR MISSING

Fail 6 Jul 2017 97,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/FLOOR (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

INT MIRROR MISSING

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,095 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,093 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2015 90,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer rear sills are slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 90,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both outer rear sills are slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 84,793 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 84,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 83,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 75,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,309 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,529 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 72,529 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 69,638 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 69,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 68,974 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 67,999 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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N8 FKD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N8 FKD, 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 N8 FKD registered?

N8 FKD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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