MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Outer sill weak with corrosion
Offside front tyre approaching tread wear limits.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust heat shield loose
metal brake pipes corroding
nearside washer jet inoperative
offside wiper balde poor
rear brake balance
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust heat shield loose
metal brake pipes corroding
nearside washer jet inoperative
offside wiper balde poor
rear brake balance
metal brake pipes corroding
offside tyre perishing
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
metal brake pipes corroding
offside tyre perishing
all coil springs corroding
brake pipes corroding
engine noisey
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all coil springs corroding
brake pipes corroding
engine noisey
front brakes and handbrake could do with attention
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K223 CBO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 K223 CBO, 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 K223 CBO registered?
K223 CBO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 1999.
Is K223 CBO safe to buy?
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