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K924 XEL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,128 mi
Last recorded192,128 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK924 XEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 192,128 miles

Central Front Lower large under tray fitted

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 173,311 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 173,311 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 159,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 159,277 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 149,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 146,527 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 146,527 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 143,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 140,676 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 140,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 137,146 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 133,207 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 119,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 111,540 miles

all metal brake pipes & underside of vehicle showing sign of corrosion.(Needs wax oyling).

front brake calipors pistons corroded.

o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm,n/s/f & rear tyres worn to 3mm & o/s/f tyres worn to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm!

rear brake discs corroded.(Need replacing with next set of brake pads.

rear number plate slightly delaminated.Both number plate under size!

Fail 2 May 2008 111,540 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all metal brake pipes & underside of vehicle showing sign of corrosion.(Needs wax oyling).

o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm,n/s/f & rear tyres worn to 3mm & o/s/f tyres worn to 2mm.Legal limit 1.6mm!

rear brake discs corroded.(Need replacing with next set of brake pads.

rear number plate slightly delaminated.Both number plate under size!

Pass 19 Mar 2007 105,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 99,172 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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K924 XEL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K924 XEL, 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 K924 XEL registered?

K924 XEL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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