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K833 DEF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,274 mi
Last recorded142,274 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK833 DEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 142,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer sill corroding and holed customer advised

Pass 26 Mar 2008 141,971 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 130,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 130,500 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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K833 DEF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K833 DEF, 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 K833 DEF registered?

K833 DEF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is K833 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K833 DEF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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