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K2 BUV

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,996 mi
Last recorded96,996 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 BUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,996 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 96,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2024 90,611 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 88,984 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 87,889 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 86,316 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 86,315 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,473 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 80,466 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail metal parts (ferrules) of flexible hose rusted and thin. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail metal parts of rear flexible hose rusted and thin (ferrules) (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

vehicle pulls to the left when braking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,705 miles

Corrosion to inner and outer sills, not within prescribed area.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,151 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 77,148 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2012 76,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2010 76,237 miles

corrosion to sills

corrosion to suspension legs

slight pitting rear disc

Fail 17 Apr 2010 76,221 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspension rusting

o/side and n/side inner and outer sills rusting

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,009 miles

corrosion to underside and brake pipes

ns rear tyre worn

Fail 18 Apr 2009 74,999 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to underside and brake pipes

ns rear tyre worn

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 70,972 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 70,972 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2006 68,011 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K2 BUV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K2 BUV, 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 K2 BUV registered?

K2 BUV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is K2 BUV safe to buy?

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