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K102 KRB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,706 mi
Last recorded179,706 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK102 KRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 179,706 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 178,312 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Joints up to inlet manifold and length of underbody ()

Fail 16 Jun 2022 178,312 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Joints up to inlet manifold and length of underbody ()

Pass 19 Jun 2021 176,098 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 172,793 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 171,078 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2015 161,658 miles

n/s and o/s sills coroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 161,658 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s and o/s sills coroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 161,288 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 5 Sep 2014 161,288 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2013 160,906 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 159,645 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 158,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 155,310 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 155,310 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 150,533 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 144,828 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 144,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 137,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 128,468 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 128,468 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K102 KRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K102 KRB, 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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K102 KRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 1999.

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