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K408 XNX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,265 mi
Last recorded160,265 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 XNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 160,265 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 160,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 153,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 153,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 147,543 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 147,542 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 142,538 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 142,538 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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K408 XNX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K408 XNX, 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 K408 XNX registered?

K408 XNX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 August 1999.

Is K408 XNX safe to buy?

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