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K96 DRO

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,097 mi
Last recorded105,097 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK96 DRO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 105,097 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle, including suspension, braking and chassis system

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 105,094 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes only just met RBT requirements. Strongly advise inspection/repair.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,256 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,254 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,204 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,403 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 98,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,952 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,108 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 88,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 84,234 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2012 79,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 116,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,760 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,851 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,595 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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K96 DRO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K96 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 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 K96 DRO registered?

K96 DRO is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is K96 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K96 DRO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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