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K738 ABV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,106 mi
Last recorded104,106 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 ABV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,106 miles

front and rear discs corroded but not weakened

Fail 15 Jun 2015 104,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,132 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 104,091 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 104,060 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 104,060 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 104,024 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 102,568 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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K738 ABV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K738 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K738 ABV registered?

K738 ABV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is K738 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K738 ABV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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