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K87 PDN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

228,144 mi
Last recorded228,144 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 PDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 228,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 228,144 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

General corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 207,769 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 207,734 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside front floor/inner sill corroded

possible brake fluid leak offside rear brake caliper

Fail 13 Jul 2013 189,132 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Surface crossion to N/ and O/S outer sills

Pass 13 Jul 2013 189,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Surface crossion to N/ and O/S outer sills

Pass 3 Jul 2012 178,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both chassis rails distorted

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 178,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both chassis rails distorted

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 177,912 miles

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2010 175,628 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 175,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under body very rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2010 173,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

condition of front and rear subframes are heavily corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Jul 2009 171,470 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 171,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 166,515 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 163,823 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 163,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 155,931 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 145,676 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 145,644 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

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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K87 PDN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 K87 PDN, 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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K87 PDN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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