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K709 YDV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,276 mi
Last recorded189,276 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK709 YDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 189,276 miles

Balljoints covers perhised

Chassis rails dented.

Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Suspension rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2015 189,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Balljoints covers perhised

Chassis rails dented.

Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 183,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Dec 2012 173,674 miles

O/s/f lens broken.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 166,935 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 166,934 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2010 152,802 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 152,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nsf tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder cords not yet exposed

Pass 23 Jun 2009 141,144 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 138,418 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 138,268 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 136,036 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 136,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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K709 YDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 K709 YDV, 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 29 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 K709 YDV registered?

K709 YDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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