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K171 XNX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,973 mi
Last recorded155,973 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 XNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 155,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 155,973 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2016 155,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 154,182 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 143,431 miles

offside front tyre inner side wall has a cut

Fail 30 Mar 2012 143,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

offside front tyre inner side wall has a cut

Pass 24 Nov 2010 142,156 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside mirror slightly insecure

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 142,137 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2009 140,726 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 140,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 128,940 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 128,940 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 109,043 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 94,664 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 94,664 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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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K171 XNX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 K171 XNX, 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 K171 XNX registered?

K171 XNX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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