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K442 PGN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

263,648 mi
Last recorded263,648 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK442 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 263,648 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 263,648 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 255,082 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 255,081 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center and rear sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,094 miles

Both outer sills slightly corrroded

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 240,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both outer sills slightly corrroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 226,208 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 226,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes slightly corroded

outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 205,657 miles

both front upper ball joint boots perished.

both rear closing panels corroded (border pass).

front brake pads worn.

n/s front tyre cracking in tread.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear outer sill corroded.

one of mid exhaust brackets corroded and broken loose.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 205,657 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front upper ball joint boots perished.

both rear closing panels corroded (border pass).

front brake pads worn.

n/s front tyre cracking in tread.

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear outer sill corroded.

one of mid exhaust brackets corroded and broken loose.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 198,767 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 198,651 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 May 2013 189,245 miles

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

n/s mirror missing

Fail 1 May 2013 189,227 miles

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

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

n/s mirror missing

Pass 25 Apr 2012 181,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 174,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s mirror missing

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2010 169,317 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 169,169 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 158,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 154,813 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 154,813 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 145,329 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 135,388 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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K442 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 K442 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 K442 PGN registered?

K442 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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