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K833 PGN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

210,175 mi
Last recorded210,175 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK833 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 210,175 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 176,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 159,403 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 159,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 146,469 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 145,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 145,619 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 145,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 143,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 142,347 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 139,980 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 139,039 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jun 2010 137,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 20 May 2009 131,304 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bheat shield loose

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 19 May 2009 131,304 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

exhaust bheat shield loose

Pass 26 Apr 2008 128,856 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall has slight split

Pass 25 Apr 2007 124,192 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 112,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 112,130 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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K833 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 K833 PGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K833 PGN registered?

K833 PGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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