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K223 CBO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,280 mi
Last recorded221,280 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK223 CBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 221,280 miles

Offside Outer sill weak with corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 220,469 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 220,090 miles

Offside front tyre approaching tread wear limits.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 217,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 212,621 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 212,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 205,812 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside washer jet inoperative

offside wiper balde poor

rear brake balance

Fail 5 Jul 2010 205,805 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 201,402 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

offside tyre perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2009 201,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 200,118 miles

all coil springs corroding

brake pipes corroding

engine noisey

Fail 1 Jul 2008 200,112 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 198,191 miles

front brakes and handbrake could do with attention

Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,615 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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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.

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