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K755 KWX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,284 mi
Last recorded95,284 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK755 KWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 95,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 93,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 93,361 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 93,361 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,339 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 186,575 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2011 186,570 miles

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

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 178,879 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 178,848 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s and n/s inner sills,chassis and front and rear subframes and top and bottom suspension arms are slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 175,340 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 175,340 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper blade split at end.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 169,516 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 169,510 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 166,569 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 157,009 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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K755 KWX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 K755 KWX, 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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What year was K755 KWX registered?

K755 KWX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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