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K118 RBP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,105 mi
Last recorded192,105 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 192,105 miles

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

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 187,743 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front washers poor

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2012 187,743 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front washers poor

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2011 183,453 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 183,453 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 178,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 178,195 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear suspension top hub bushes worn

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust rubbers cracked and perished

rear number plate tarnished

Fail 23 Apr 2009 178,175 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear suspension top hub bushes worn

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust rubbers cracked and perished

rear number plate tarnished

Pass 4 Apr 2008 172,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 161,833 miles

all anti roll bar link bushes cracked and perished

both rear suspension top hub bushes worn

rear boot spoiler insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2006 152,779 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 152,744 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes 23% out of ballance only just passed mot requirements

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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K118 RBP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K118 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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K118 RBP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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