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K800 TED

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,850 mi
Last recorded126,850 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 TED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 126,850 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2014 123,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2014 123,474 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

front number plate cracked

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre 2mm on inner tread

nearside wiper smearing the windscreen lightly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,675 miles

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

Oil leak

coolant level low

front (both) tyre(s) wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,409 miles

front number plate cracked

offside wiper blade lightly smearing the windscreen

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2012 114,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

offside wiper blade lightly smearing the windscreen

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,542 miles

front number plate cracked

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2010 105,188 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 102,022 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 101,997 miles

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

rear exhaust shield rattle, jubilee clips corroded which secure it

Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,285 miles

rear brake discs are corroding, not excessive at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,756 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K800 TED is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 K800 TED, 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 30 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 K800 TED registered?

K800 TED is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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The MOT history for K800 TED shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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