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K798 DRO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,357 mi
Last recorded153,357 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK798 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 153,357 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 153,357 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 150,359 miles

headlamps don't "pop up " when flash switch operated

rear fog lamp poss reduced intensity

Fail 1 May 2018 150,229 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

headlamps don't "pop up " when flash switch operated

rear fog lamp poss reduced intensity

Pass 10 May 2017 148,142 miles

Both chassis legs slight damage

Both front discs fitted rotationally incorrect

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both lenses cracked (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2017 148,141 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both chassis legs slight damage

Both front discs fitted rotationally incorrect

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both lenses cracked (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 147,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 147,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 184,542 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 184,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 176,379 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 May 2012 176,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 171,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 166,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 161,748 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 158,256 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 155,956 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 153,050 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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K798 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K798 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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What year was K798 DRO registered?

K798 DRO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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