MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling on wheel (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front pads just legal ...discs wearing
lower front suspension leg bushes wearing...advise to replace
offside rear upper wishbone bush wearing
suspension lowered
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
advise to improve hand brake travel
front pads just legal ...discs wearing
lower front suspension leg bushes wearing...advise to replace
offside rear upper wishbone bush wearing
suspension lowered
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K952 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 56.3%.
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 K952 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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K952 EGM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 1999.
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