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K739 OCA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,419 mi
Last recorded203,419 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK739 OCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 203,419 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 199,814 miles

Radiator leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2014 199,814 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Radiator leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2013 196,296 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 196,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 191,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 190,337 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 184,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 184,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 174,086 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 174,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 161,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 147,920 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 133,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 118,581 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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K739 OCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K739 OCA, 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 K739 OCA registered?

K739 OCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is K739 OCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K739 OCA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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