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K515 OYJ

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,471 mi
Last recorded203,471 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK515 OYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 203,471 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 180,994 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 180,994 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

foot brake effort near limit 52% (50%)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 158,127 miles

brake fluid level low

idle speed high

oil level low

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Jan 2006 158,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid level low front pads low

idle speed high

oil level low

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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K515 OYJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 K515 OYJ, 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 35 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 K515 OYJ registered?

K515 OYJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is K515 OYJ safe to buy?

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