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K284 PGO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

131,506 mi
Last recorded131,506 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK284 PGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 131,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 131,506 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,389 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 129,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,917 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 127,917 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 127,173 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 127,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 125,358 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2020 121,742 miles

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

underfloor and suspension components undersealed

Fail 23 Nov 2020 121,739 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underfloor and suspension components undersealed

Pass 9 Nov 2019 117,819 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Nov 2019 117,816 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2018 116,795 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,278 miles

all 4 tires perished

Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,715 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Lower Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2016 115,712 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Lower Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 115,682 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underfloor slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2015 115,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underfloor slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2014 115,500 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 115,500 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 114,837 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,826 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 112,153 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 112,150 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 110,117 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 110,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 107,749 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 107,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 102,555 miles

n/s/f tyre wall/tread split marked w/w blades

Fail 27 Apr 2007 102,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wall/tread split marked w/w blades

Pass 3 May 2006 98,247 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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K284 PGO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 K284 PGO, 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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K284 PGO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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