MOT Status
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143,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front both n/s and o/s bottom ball joint dust covers cracking
Front both n/s and o/s track rod end dust covers cracking
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front both n/s and o/s bottom ball joint dust covers cracking
Front both n/s and o/s track rod end dust covers cracking
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Underside slight corrosion
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspensions components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle undersealed underneath
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
all suspension components corroded not excessive
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rust on suspension parts and flor from standing
rusting on floors and suspension
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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K53 KRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 K53 KRB, 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 K53 KRB registered?
K53 KRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 1999.
Is K53 KRB safe to buy?
The MOT history for K53 KRB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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