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K612 BUD

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,440 mi
Last recorded182,440 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK612 BUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 182,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear arch bubbling

Offside rear arch bubbling

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 16 Jan 2021 178,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 171,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 165,312 miles

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

corrosion on suspension units /

slight oil leak / slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall / corrosion on front springs / slight corrosion on rear discs

Fail 20 Nov 2018 165,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 160,542 miles

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 160,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

water pump noisy

Pass 11 Nov 2016 156,611 miles

Offside Front lower wing holed

Pass 11 Nov 2015 151,203 miles

both front wings corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 151,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wings corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 146,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 146,886 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 141,236 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2012 132,042 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 132,042 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 125,330 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 125,327 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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K612 BUD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K612 BUD, 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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K612 BUD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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