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K580 RRL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,963 mi
Last recorded182,963 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK580 RRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 182,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 182,346 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 94,455 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 179,173 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 175,413 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 175,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 172,280 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 170,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 169,415 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension bushes slightly perished

all suspension wishbones and components corroded

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 17 May 2011 169,410 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension bushes slightly perished

all suspension wishbones and components corroded

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Oct 2010 167,343 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyres fronts 3mm, rears 2mm

underside of vehicle chassis,suspention heavily corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2010 167,343 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyres fronts 3mm, rears 2mm

underside of vehicle chassis,suspention heavily corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 163,693 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 163,693 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 160,555 miles

Both front shock absorber lower bushes split

Fail 30 Oct 2008 160,555 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front shock absorber lower bushes split

Pass 30 Nov 2007 153,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 153,765 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 144,261 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 136,911 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 136,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 136,908 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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K580 RRL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K580 RRL, 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 K580 RRL registered?

K580 RRL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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