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K893 PFB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,862 mi
Last recorded109,862 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK893 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 109,862 miles

Nearside Front perished

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 109,845 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front perished

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,730 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 101,730 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,553 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 90,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 84,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 81,516 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 81,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,244 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 68,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,304 miles

all suspension components and under body areas heavily under sealed.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 63,359 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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K893 PFB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 K893 PFB, 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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K893 PFB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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