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K686 PGN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

202,581 mi
Last recorded202,581 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK686 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 202,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake disc's and pads wearing

Fail 22 Dec 2011 202,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake disc's and pads wearing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 191,729 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 181,721 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 16 Dec 2009 101,531 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 171,350 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 163,036 miles

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

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

hand brake travel becoming long

wires broken to cat

Pass 11 Dec 2007 163,036 miles

hand brake travel becoming long

wires broken to cat

Fail 13 Dec 2006 161,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 161,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 149,979 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 149,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K686 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K686 PGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K686 PGN registered?

K686 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is K686 PGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K686 PGN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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