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K958 SBY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,520 mi
Last recorded117,520 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK958 SBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 117,520 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 116,890 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,751 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake at 17% (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 114,704 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 114,704 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 112,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 98,260 miles

advise handbrake travel is long

advise o/s/f tyre perished

advise o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Sep 2011 98,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise handbrake travel is long

advise o/s/f tyre perished

advise o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2009 92,922 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 92,922 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,561 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 90,034 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 90,034 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 90,024 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 84,693 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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K958 SBY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K958 SBY, 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 K958 SBY registered?

K958 SBY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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