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K461 DRO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,996 mi
Last recorded111,996 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK461 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2014 111,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,219 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 104,219 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 102,599 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 102,599 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 100,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 100,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,427 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 93,838 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 93,838 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 90,593 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 90,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 88,472 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 84,245 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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K461 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 K461 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K461 DRO registered?

K461 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 1999.

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