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KRZ 7631

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,215 mi
Last recorded128,215 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRZ 7631
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 128,215 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2020 128,215 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,417 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 118,082 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 114,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,409 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes heavily wax oiled

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight misfire on idle

slight underbody corrosion

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Fail 18 Dec 2014 110,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes heavily wax oiled

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight misfire on idle

slight underbody corrosion

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 16 Dec 2013 107,770 miles

Oil leak

slight leak from diff

slight underbody corrosion

undersealing under vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2013 105,070 miles

Oil leak

heavily wax oiled underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2012 102,187 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 102,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 98,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2011 98,735 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 194,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 89,078 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 89,075 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 87,397 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,459 miles

Rear 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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KRZ 7631 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KRZ 7631, 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 KRZ 7631 registered?

KRZ 7631 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is KRZ 7631 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRZ 7631 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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