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K938 XEL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,478 mi
Last recorded71,478 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 71,478 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 71,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 71,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,966 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 70,798 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,685 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,749 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,546 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,117 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 67,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,968 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 62,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,991 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 56,987 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 XEL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K938 XEL registered?

K938 XEL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is K938 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K938 XEL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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