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K204 EEC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,579 mi
Last recorded146,579 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK204 EEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 146,579 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 146,572 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 140,326 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 140,246 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 29 Sep 2017 140,246 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rears-insufficient effort to complete brake test (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

front and rear discs have surface corrosion

hbrake fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2016 140,239 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 140,234 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 140,176 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 140,017 miles

washer jet losing water below jet but water still hitting screen and doing job

Pass 26 Aug 2013 139,829 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 139,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 139,776 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 139,685 miles

brake pipes corroded advise replace

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2012 139,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake pipes corroded advise replace

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,704 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 13,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 135,456 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2009 133,968 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 133,968 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 127,592 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 127,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 119,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 113,408 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 113,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K204 EEC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K204 EEC, 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 K204 EEC registered?

K204 EEC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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