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K806 XEL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

77,124 mi
Last recorded77,124 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK806 XEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,124 miles

front registration plate damaged.

paint work poor.Various body damage.

power steering pipes and all the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

rear brake disc surfaces corroded.

underbody dry and corroded (But it has been wax oyled before).

Fail 10 Apr 2014 77,124 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged.

paint work poor.Various body damage.

power steering pipes and all the metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

rear brake disc surfaces corroded.

underbody dry and corroded (But it has been wax oyled before).

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,270 miles

battery secured with a bungy strap.

front registration plate damaged.

front suspension strut gaiters split.

front tyres worn to 4 mm,rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s of the engine underbody tray insecure.

various light body damage,paintwork poor.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 75,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery secured with a bungy strap.

front registration plate damaged.

front suspension strut gaiters split.

front tyres worn to 4 mm,rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s of the engine underbody tray insecure.

various light body damage,paintwork poor.

Fail 13 Apr 2012 72,986 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

light corrosion in the underbody.

paintwork in a poor condition,various body scuffs.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,986 miles

light corrosion in the underbody.

paintwork in a poor condition,various body scuffs.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,027 miles

rip in drivers seat.

slight bind on n /s/f brake.

underside of veicle dry/corroded.

various scuffs in vehilce bodywork.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,525 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

underbody dry/corroded.

various light accident damage to vehicle body.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

underbody dry/corroded.

various light accident damage to vehicle body.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,648 miles

all metal brake pipes + underbody have light corrosion but has been waxoyled

both electric windows stiff to opperate.

o/s reverse light not working.

various light scratches around bodywork.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 66,648 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all metal brake pipes + underbody have light corrosion but has been waxoyled

both electric windows stiff to opperate.

o/s reverse light not working.

various light scratches around bodywork.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,614 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

o/s/f indicator lens damp.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 64,614 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

o/s/f indicator lens damp.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,939 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT 30 on 26/03/2007.

Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

front number plate cracked,but complete.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 4mm,rear tyres worn to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

underside of vehicle very dry! Needs wax oyling.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 59,034 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 12/04/2006

Fail 12 Apr 2006 59,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery weak.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 6mm,both rear tyres worn to 3mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

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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K806 XEL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 K806 XEL, 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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K806 XEL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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