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K795 OWV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,193 mi
Last recorded198,193 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK795 OWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 198,193 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner arches corrosion

brake servo corrosion

o/s/f chassis rail corrosion

o/s/f inner wing/chassis corrosion(under bonnet)

o/s/r and front sill corrosion

o/s/r inner sills corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2024 196,201 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower wings corrosion

brake servo corrosion

o/s front inner wing/chassis corrosion (under bonnet)

o/s/f chassis rail corrosion

o/s/r and o/s/f sill corrosion

o/s/r inner sill corrosion

rear inner arches corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 194,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish/crack

front lower wings corrosion

o/s/r inner sill and inner lower arch corrosion

o/s/r sill corrosion and o/sf

Pass 7 Oct 2022 192,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyre valve perished/cracking

both front tyre starting to perish

o/s/r and front wings lower corrosion and o/s/f sill

o/s/r lower inner arch corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 190,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all 4 tyre valves perished/cracking

both front tyres perished/cracking

o/s/f and rear lower wings corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 188,543 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 188,490 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 187,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 184,338 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 184,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 180,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 174,883 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 171,497 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 171,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 166,419 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 160,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 155,990 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 155,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 153,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 150,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 143,993 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 139,869 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 133,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 126,899 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 126,897 miles

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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K795 OWV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K795 OWV, 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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K795 OWV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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