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K434 HDK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,134 mi
Last recorded121,134 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK434 HDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 121,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 120,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear wheel arch and on seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired in wheel arch and by seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 114,359 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 114,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid empty (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s split (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to N/S rear inner sill

Fail 23 Feb 2015 112,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to N/S rear inner sill

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 107,840 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 107,840 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,888 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 99,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,615 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 97,595 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 93,449 miles

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

disc has surface corrosion on them

servo has surface corrioson on it

surface corrosion

veichle been stood

Fail 26 Apr 2010 93,449 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

disc has surface corrosion on them

servo has surface corrioson on it

surface corrosion

veichle been stood

Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 91,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 87,376 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 87,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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K434 HDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K434 HDK, 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 K434 HDK registered?

K434 HDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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