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K761 PFB

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,742 mi
Last recorded76,742 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK761 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 76,742 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 76,735 miles

Fuel tank leaking porous tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

All suspension arms, rear suspension units and axles corroded but not too excessive

Condensation in both front indicators

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,170 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot floor slightly rusty

rusty underneath

Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,170 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot floor slightly rusty

rusty underneath

Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,346 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,040 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 61,162 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 58,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 52,292 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 52,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,897 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,140 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 48,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,952 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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K761 PFB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K761 PFB, 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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K761 PFB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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