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K885 DEF

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,153 mi
Last recorded167,153 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK885 DEF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 167,153 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 167,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 154,730 miles

Nearside h/brake efficiency just met

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sills corroding

underseal peeling off underbody

Pass 19 Jun 2017 152,730 miles

rear inner sills starting to corrode

underseal peeling off underbody

Oil leak ()

Nearside h/brake efficiency just met

Fail 15 Jun 2017 152,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside h/brake efficiency just met

Oil leak ()

rear inner sills starting to corrode

underseal peeling off underbody

Pass 17 Jun 2016 151,697 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 151,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 150,452 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 149,861 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear inner sills corrision

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 149,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cut in offside front tyre but not deep enought to reach cords

Fail 13 Apr 2012 149,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cut in offside front tyre but not deep enought to reach cords

Pass 12 Apr 2011 148,085 miles

oil leak to n/s front engine bay possible oil cooler pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2009 146,844 miles

WELDING DIFFICULT TO ASSES DUE TTO UNDERSEAL

Fail 7 Sep 2009 146,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 144,686 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 144,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 142,262 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 142,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 140,107 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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K885 DEF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K885 DEF, 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 K885 DEF registered?

K885 DEF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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