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K761 DRO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,697 mi
Last recorded156,697 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK761 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 156,697 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 155,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 155,796 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 146,959 miles

all brake pipes coated but appear ok

exhaust system poor but not blowing

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2017 146,959 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

all brake pipes coated but appear ok

exhaust system poor but not blowing

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2016 137,384 miles

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

exhaust poor not blowing

surface corrosion to various underbody parts

Fail 29 Oct 2016 137,384 miles

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

exhaust poor not blowing

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

surface corrosion to various underbody parts

Pass 7 Nov 2015 134,260 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 134,213 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort nil (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 131,467 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 131,467 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 118,567 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 118,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 111,936 miles

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

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

parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2012 111,930 miles

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

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

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2011 109,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 Nov 2011 109,950 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 104,905 miles

This vehicle has been previously logged on VOSA database with incorrect VIN number. (Now corrected)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 104,903 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

This vehicle has been previously logged on VOSA database with incorrect VIN number. (Now corrected)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 104,524 miles

Rear brake discs are quite badly corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 104,511 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs are quite badly corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 103,566 miles

Rear brake discs have quite a lot of surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 100,870 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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K761 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K761 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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K761 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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