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K53 UAG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,659 mi
Last recorded112,659 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK53 UAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,659 miles

both front wings corroded badly

both outer sills corroded/ rear wheel arches

front anti roll bar bushes cracked/perished

oil residue on engine/transmission

rear anti roll bar bushes cracked/ perished

rear brake discs corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various under/suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 112,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both front wings corroded badly

both outer sills corroded/ rear wheel arches

front anti roll bar bushes cracked/perished

oil residue on engine/transmission

rear anti roll bar bushes cracked/ perished

rear brake discs corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various under/suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,711 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

both front wings corroding

both outer/inner sills corroding

suspension components corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2018 110,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

both front wings corroding

both outer/inner sills corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,864 miles

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

general body corrosion

oil leak

various suspension bushes and rubber boots deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 102,856 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

general body corrosion

oil leak

various suspension bushes and rubber boots deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Pass 1 May 2015 86,290 miles

n/s/r shocker damp

outer sills / wings heavily corroded

rear tyres worn

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 86,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all coil springs corroded

both front lower sills heavily corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

clutch appears to re-engage with clutch pedal applied

nearside front tyre punctured

offside front lower of sill detatched

rear brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle has underseal obscuring components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,993 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 73,059 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,300 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 70,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 69,413 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 67,966 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 65,490 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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K53 UAG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

K53 UAG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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