MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
both outer rear sills have been poorley repaired - filler present
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
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
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)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front headlamp pattern poor
rear fog light colour is poor
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
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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