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K623 HDK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

27,297 mi
Last recorded27,297 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK623 HDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2018 27,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,209 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,774 miles

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

both rear and n/s/f tyre perished

repairs to inner and outer sills

windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Jun 2016 26,774 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

both rear and n/s/f tyre perished

repairs to inner and outer sills

windscreen scratched

Pass 28 Jul 2014 26,091 miles

very heavy surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 26,084 miles

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

very heavy surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,241 miles

brake pipes slighly corroded

very heavy surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 24,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

very heavy surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,463 miles

heavy surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 30 Jul 2012

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,486 miles

underside suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 20,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underside suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,400 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 18,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 17,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 17,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,072 miles

floor section double skinned

Fail 27 Jun 2008 16,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,508 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 14,508 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 13,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 11,639 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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K623 HDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 K623 HDK, 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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K623 HDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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