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K168 DRO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,070 mi
Last recorded170,070 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 170,070 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 170,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 154,700 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 137,282 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 137,282 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2007 118,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 110,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 109,358 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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K168 DRO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K168 DRO, 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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What year was K168 DRO registered?

K168 DRO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is K168 DRO safe to buy?

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