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K831 SNP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

266,491 mi
Last recorded266,491 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK831 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 266,491 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 264,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 254,773 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 247,362 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 233,805 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 217,534 miles

rear lower arm rear bushed cracked & perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 204,050 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 201,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 196,708 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyre worn unevenly

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner

o/s/r tyre close

Pass 30 Apr 2010 192,529 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner

Fail 24 Apr 2010 192,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner

Pass 2 May 2009 188,112 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

leak was found from nearside front hose to caliper union. tightened to remove leak although bolt may need replacing!

Fail 2 May 2009 188,112 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

leak was found from nearside front hose to caliper union. tightened to remove leak although bolt may need replacing!

Pass 1 May 2008 181,113 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 181,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 175,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 175,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 158,728 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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K831 SNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K831 SNP, 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 K831 SNP registered?

K831 SNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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