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K730 PGN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,964 mi
Last recorded146,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK730 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2023 146,964 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 146,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 145,532 miles

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 145,532 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 145,275 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 145,244 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 143,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 136,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 133,940 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 124,435 miles

o/s wiper spliting

Pass 27 Jun 2013 121,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components & front & rear sub frames corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 121,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension components & front & rear sub frames corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all suspension components & sub frames front & rear are corroded

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2010 121,446 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 121,446 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 120,780 miles

under side of car rusty front suspension arms and associated parts rusty

Pass 22 May 2008 120,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 120,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2007 120,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2006 120,167 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2006 120,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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K730 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K730 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.

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K730 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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