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K981 PFB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,123 mi
Last recorded52,123 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,123 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 52,132 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 171,206 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 171,206 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 160,581 miles

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 159,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 151,332 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 131,991 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 131,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brakes noisy

o/s rack worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 122,537 miles

Corrosion starting around front subframe rear mounts.

Corrosion starting by nearside rear top spring mount.

Corrosion starting on both rear outer sills.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 117,884 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 117,884 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/front disc inner surface poor

Pass 25 Sep 2007 113,258 miles

nearside door mirror missing

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2007 113,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside door mirror missing

rear brake discs corroded

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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K981 PFB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K981 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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K981 PFB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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