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P9 KTF

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,091 mi
Last recorded80,091 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 KTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 80,091 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 80,091 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,202 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 79,199 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,976 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 77,975 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 77,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside brake has a slight bind (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure not fitted to front (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing aftermarket steering wheel fitted with no air bag (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light flashing on dash (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,724 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 75,724 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

offside front washer jet partally blocked

Pass 27 May 2014 75,632 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 75,632 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,627 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,741 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 71,691 miles

front pads getting thin

Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,235 miles

Tyres on front and rear of vehicle appear to be wearing unevenly on thie inner edges.

Fail 7 Dec 2006 70,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Tyres on front and rear of the vehicle appear to wearing unevenly on their inner edges.

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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P9 KTF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P9 KTF, 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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P9 KTF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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