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P400 KNG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,445 mi
Last recorded90,445 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 KNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 90,445 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded, starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering wheel covering deteriorated to the extent it has become loose on the rim

Offside Front wing corroded, starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components generally corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 90,351 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes running along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side / Off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side / Off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,997 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,915 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear anti-roll bars are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,825 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 88,945 miles

Nearside Front Slight bind on brakes

Offside Front Slight bind on brakes

Pass 13 May 2017 87,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,346 miles

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

slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,145 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/suspension/chassis

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside and nearside chassis damaged

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 87,145 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front brakes binding slightly

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle/suspension/chassis

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside and nearside chassis damaged

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,380 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,380 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 May 2012 85,348 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 85,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2011 83,895 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 83,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

general corrosion to underside and sills to rear

Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,941 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 82,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,300 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 82,275 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 80,239 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 79,750 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 78,806 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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P400 KNG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P400 KNG, 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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P400 KNG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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