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K363 PGN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,083 mi
Last recorded155,083 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK363 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 155,083 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 155,082 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 150,609 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 149,927 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 146,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively near excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 146,588 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively near excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 139,137 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 139,121 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 135,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 132,312 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 130,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside chassis rail damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside chassis rail damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 130,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside chassis rail damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside chassis rail damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 127,677 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres getting low

chips to windscreen

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 120,068 miles

chips to windscreen

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,110 miles

chips to windscreen

Pass 28 Dec 2013 106,589 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 105,845 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 101,436 miles

both front tyres wearing low around inner shoulders

Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 80,237 miles

front suspension corroded.

n/s front tyre has a flat spot

Fail 14 Jan 2009 80,226 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front suspension corroded.

n/s front tyre has a flat spot

Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,827 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear brakes binding slightly

general surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 Jan 2006 66,087 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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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K363 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K363 PGN, 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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K363 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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