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K631 DRO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,667 mi
Last recorded176,667 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK631 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 176,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 172,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 168,296 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre tread worn

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside front tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre tread worn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 168,157 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre tread worn

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside front tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre tread worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 162,297 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 162,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 156,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 149,738 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 149,738 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 142,113 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 136,947 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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K631 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K631 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 K631 DRO registered?

K631 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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