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K978 PFB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

201,442 mi
Last recorded201,442 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 201,442 miles

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2009 201,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2008 174,736 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 174,736 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 152,544 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 152,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2006 136,229 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 136,229 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 135,964 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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K978 PFB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K978 PFB, 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 K978 PFB registered?

K978 PFB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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