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K15 CHS

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,135 mi
Last recorded100,135 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 CHS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,135 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 98,533 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 97,056 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 94,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 91,090 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 88,033 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 88,033 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K15 CHS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K15 CHS, 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 K15 CHS registered?

K15 CHS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is K15 CHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 CHS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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