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K878 SNP

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,151 mi
Last recorded129,151 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK878 SNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left and perishing. 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left and perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in removable steering wheel.

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2017 129,068 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left and perishing. 185/60x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left and perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in removable steering wheel.

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 122,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 110,254 miles

Center stop lamp not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,735 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 99,730 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 85,947 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,855 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 77,855 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,755 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 70,745 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,119 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 66,119 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,606 miles

n/s/f shock weak, rear discs worn.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,108 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2006 56,185 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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K878 SNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K878 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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K878 SNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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