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K942 HDK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,262 mi
Last recorded150,262 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK942 HDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2016 150,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 148,694 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 144,701 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 144,701 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 141,569 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 141,569 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 137,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 133,977 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 133,977 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 130,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 120,289 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 115,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 115,337 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 110,637 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 110,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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K942 HDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K942 HDK, 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 K942 HDK registered?

K942 HDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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