MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,830 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle is heavily undersealed front to rear, including all suspension arm bushes, dust covers, brake pipes etc
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle is heavily undersealed front to rear, including all suspension arm bushes, dust covers, brake pipes etc
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
vehicle undersealed
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
vehicle undersealed
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front both, jacking points corroded
Nearside parking brake performance low
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front outer sill has small hole not within 30cm of suspension components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside outer sill appears to have been filled but is solid on test
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside outer sill appears to have been filled but is solid on test
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to under side sold ai time of test
n/s and o/s outer sills are heavily corroded but are solid on test
Front Upper Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine overheated on test
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K649 ABV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 K649 ABV, 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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K649 ABV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.
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