MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers and under trays fitted....
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers and under trays fitted....
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
underneath the car slight rusty
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R outer sill rusted
N/S/R wheel arch rusted
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
N/S/R outer sill rusted
N/S/R wheel arch rusted
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F39 BKO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 F39 BKO, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F39 BKO registered?
F39 BKO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1996.
Is F39 BKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for F39 BKO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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