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DK71 FHV

2021 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,285 mi
Last recorded68,285 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Mazda MX-515,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK71 FHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 68,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,594 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 63,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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DK71 FHV is a 2021 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 15,818 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 DK71 FHV, 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 5 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DK71 FHV registered?

DK71 FHV is a 2021 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 2021.

Is DK71 FHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK71 FHV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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