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K107 RBP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

230,559 mi
Last recorded230,559 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK107 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 230,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front suspension and steering joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no. plate not vertical but easily legible from a resonable distance

slight bind at offside front brake when turned by hand

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

surface corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch but no sharp edges

Fail 21 Sep 2012 230,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all front suspension and steering joint dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no. plate not vertical but easily legible from a resonable distance

slight bind at offside front brake when turned by hand

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

surface corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch but no sharp edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 225,812 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 225,812 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust cover broken

Pass 5 Mar 2011 214,305 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 214,305 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 202,387 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 202,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 190,495 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 190,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 178,560 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 178,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 165,504 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 165,504 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 148,888 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 148,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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K107 RBP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K107 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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K107 RBP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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