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K740 DRO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,355 mi
Last recorded184,355 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 184,355 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 170,720 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 170,280 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 164,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 160,752 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 152,354 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

body kit fitted outer door handles removed

no lights working owner informed me vehicle only used in day light hours

Pass 9 Jan 2008 147,528 miles

door handles removed & body kit fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,171 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 141,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K740 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K740 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K740 DRO registered?

K740 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is K740 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K740 DRO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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