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K20 RNR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,240 mi
Last recorded89,240 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 RNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 89,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface rust underneath on parts

Pass 28 Aug 2019 80,344 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,442 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 75,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,707 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,400 miles

nearside rear + offside front tyres slightly cracked and perished

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,249 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,889 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,578 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,122 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,596 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,712 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,884 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,096 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 50,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,933 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 42,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 40,274 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 40,274 miles

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

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

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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K20 RNR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K20 RNR, 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 K20 RNR registered?

K20 RNR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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