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K735 SNP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,109 mi
Last recorded179,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK735 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 179,109 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 178,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 160,353 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 160,351 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,373 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 131,529 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 131,529 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 117,842 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 112,344 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 112,286 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 112,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 99,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 96,364 miles

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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K735 SNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Multi-colour with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K735 SNP, 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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K735 SNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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