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K938 EGM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,568 mi
Last recorded202,568 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK938 EGM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 202,568 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

underbody and components coated in underseal

Pass 23 May 2024 200,512 miles

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

underbody and components coated in underseal

Pass 6 May 2023 198,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody and suspension components coverd in underseal.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 197,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension has been undersealed front and rear

Pass 2 Jul 2020 196,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 196,798 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 196,779 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension components are corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 196,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 194,857 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 194,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 192,859 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 191,946 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 187,135 miles

brakepies and fuel pipes under vehicle poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2008 175,250 miles

oil leak

rear offside sill poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2007 168,897 miles

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 165,155 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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K938 EGM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K938 EGM, 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 K938 EGM registered?

K938 EGM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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