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K544 OCA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

203,646 mi
Last recorded203,646 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK544 OCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 203,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 203,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of main chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 190,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 190,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 174,408 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 174,408 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 172,641 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 172,510 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 171,134 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 164,010 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 164,010 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2010 161,635 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 161,635 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 157,362 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 157,362 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 149,778 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 149,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 142,014 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 142,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 130,041 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 115,195 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 115,195 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

under tray fitted

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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K544 OCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K544 OCA, 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 K544 OCA registered?

K544 OCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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