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K217 RBP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,865 mi
Last recorded184,865 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK217 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 184,865 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components perished and split /front and rear sub frames rusy

inner and outer sills and various points of floor pan rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2014 187,925 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components perished and split /front and rear sub frames rusy

inner and outer sills and various points of floor pan rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2012 182,119 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 182,119 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 181,949 miles

both outer rear sills have been poorley repaired - filler present

Fail 20 Sep 2011 181,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both outer rear sills have been poorley repaired - filler present

Pass 1 Oct 2010 181,856 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 181,856 miles

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

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

headlamp patterns are poor

Pass 30 Sep 2009 181,582 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 181,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 180,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 180,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 179,831 miles

front headlamp pattern poor

rear fog light colour is poor

Fail 26 Sep 2007 179,831 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front headlamp pattern poor

rear fog light colour is poor

Pass 26 Sep 2006 178,403 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 175,752 miles

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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K217 RBP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K217 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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K217 RBP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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