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K848 FYO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,868 mi
Last recorded104,868 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK848 FYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 104,868 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 103,556 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edege

o/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 90,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,208 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,283 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,051 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,364 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 68,782 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 68,771 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,432 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 68,422 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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K848 FYO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 K848 FYO, 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 29 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 K848 FYO registered?

K848 FYO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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