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K681 FYO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,800 mi
Last recorded134,800 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK681 FYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 134,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,542 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 134,514 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 133,872 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 128,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid level low

Pass 26 Feb 2011 128,420 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 20 Feb 2010 121,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 121,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 112,793 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 112,752 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,599 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2008 100,596 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2007 99,131 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 93,322 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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K681 FYO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 K681 FYO, 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 30 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 K681 FYO registered?

K681 FYO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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The MOT history for K681 FYO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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