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P282 XGK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,253 mi
Last recorded106,253 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 XGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 106,253 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 105,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 103,575 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 101,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 99,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,762 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,296 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,644 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,533 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,585 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 90,008 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 89,985 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,002 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear wing lower edge excess corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear wing lower edge excess corrosion

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 May 2013 84,707 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 77,871 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside front shock absorber dust cover missing

offside front shock absorber dust cover split

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2011 72,965 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 72,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 64,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 62,753 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 57,699 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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P282 XGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P282 XGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P282 XGK registered?

P282 XGK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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