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K647 DRO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,063 mi
Last recorded111,063 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK647 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 108,690 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES, N/S DEVOID OF TREAD ON EDGE

Fail 27 Jul 2016 108,690 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES, N/S DEVOID OF TREAD ON EDGE

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,774 miles

All tyres wearing inner edges, n/s rear devoid of tread on inner edge

Centre exhaust mount was detatched

Coolant leak ???

Fail 5 Jul 2014 106,521 miles

Both rear tyres severely worn on inner edges and close to limit

Coolant leak

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,521 miles

Both rear tyres severely worn on inner edges and close to limit

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 106,302 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges, n/s/r inner edge worn smooth

severe coolant leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 106,302 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges, n/s/r inner edge worn smooth

severe coolant leak

brake performance test not completed due to condition of braking system

Pass 7 Apr 2012 105,966 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 105,397 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 105,397 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 105,105 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 May 2009 104,686 miles

both rear tyre worn on inner edges, n/s/r worn to limit

front brake pads seem worn thin, very slight bind, o/s/f

vehicle seems to have water leak from front arae of engine, investigation advised

Pass 31 May 2008 104,039 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 101,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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K647 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K647 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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K647 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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