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K571 DWN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,853 mi
Last recorded90,853 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK571 DWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,853 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on front & rear suspension

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on rear chassis rails

engine under gaurds fitted

o/s/r lens repaired using tape

slight corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings & chassis rails(on top)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 90,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion on front & rear suspension

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on rear chassis rails

engine under gaurds fitted

o/s/r lens repaired using tape

slight corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings & chassis rails(on top)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 89,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side front tyre perishing

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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K571 DWN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K571 DWN, 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 K571 DWN registered?

K571 DWN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is K571 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K571 DWN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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