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K101 RBP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,369 mi
Last recorded100,369 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK101 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 99,807 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Body has slight corrosion Body slightly corroded in various locations (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded but greased (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Incredibly close to exposing cord/ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2018 99,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Body has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes grease cover (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 98,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed at rear brkt, also wire for rear lambda broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside, also bald (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,237 miles

all ball joint boots starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f bottom ball joint very slight play

o/s/f brake slightly sticky

Fail 16 Jan 2017 81,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f brake slightly sticky

o/s/f bottom ball joint very slight play

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all ball joint boots starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2016 73,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 70,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 65,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 59,321 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,102 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 52,043 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 51,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 47,508 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 141,742 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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K101 RBP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 K101 RBP, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K101 RBP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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