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K8 TMS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1831cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,804 mi
Last recorded211,804 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 TMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,831cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 211,804 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 211,804 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 208,911 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 202,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 202,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 200,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

rear chassis croded

wipers

Pass 29 Jun 2013 194,383 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

offside rear tyre inner edge bald

Fail 28 Jun 2013 194,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

offside rear tyre inner edge bald

Pass 4 Jul 2012 179,359 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 168,073 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 155,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 143,872 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 143,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 132,471 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 132,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 117,791 miles

foot pedals are all fitted with bolt on aluminium pads with holes in them

Pass 12 May 2006 102,354 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 102,354 miles

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

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

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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K8 TMS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,831cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K8 TMS, 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 K8 TMS registered?

K8 TMS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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