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K923 JDT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,265 mi
Last recorded156,265 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK923 JDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 156,265 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 156,265 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 154,997 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 154,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 149,132 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2016 149,132 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2014 145,676 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 145,676 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 88,740 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 89,000 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 142,124 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 142,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 140,711 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 140,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 137,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s wiper torn

Pass 20 Aug 2008 135,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 133,141 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 130,765 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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K923 JDT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K923 JDT, 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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K923 JDT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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