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133,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill repaired with filler (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill holed (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/r outer sill surface corrosion
slight bind on rear brakes
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
power steering belt to full adjustment
slight bind on o/s/r brake
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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K809 CAX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 K809 CAX, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K809 CAX registered?
K809 CAX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 1998.
Is K809 CAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for K809 CAX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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