MOT Status
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256,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
steering wheel flex's slightly.
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
steering wheel flex's slightly.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All rusty where vehicle has been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre defective Perishing
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All rusty where vehicle has been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre defective Perishing
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
body kit
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
body kit
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K135 YFJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 K135 YFJ, 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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What year was K135 YFJ registered?
K135 YFJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.
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