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K55 MMH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,121 mi
Last recorded142,121 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 MMH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 142,121 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion at arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 142,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sills rusty

offside front jacking point corroded and has small hole in it

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2014 142,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 140,463 miles

surface rust on all metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2012 138,881 miles

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

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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K55 MMH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 K55 MMH, 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 K55 MMH registered?

K55 MMH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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