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K456 KWY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,001 mi
Last recorded161,001 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK456 KWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2007 161,001 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly cracked from inner walls

O/S/F tyre slightly cracked from both inner and outer walls

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

both N/S and O/S inner and outer sills rusty but when tapped with corossion assessment tool did not crumble or got through

Pass 29 Sep 2006 154,817 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 154,817 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 146,504 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 145,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside mirror insucure

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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K456 KWY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K456 KWY, 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 K456 KWY registered?

K456 KWY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 August 1999.

Is K456 KWY safe to buy?

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