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K388 PGN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,511 mi
Last recorded80,511 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK388 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 80,511 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to diverter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 80,122 miles

corrosion on componets

Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,668 miles

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,362 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low and also been binding as look red (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil getting urgent (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres old (2405)

Pass 11 Jun 2020 77,612 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 75,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 72,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 71,869 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 71,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K388 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K388 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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What year was K388 PGN registered?

K388 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is K388 PGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K388 PGN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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