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K983 HDK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,500 mi
Last recorded192,500 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK983 HDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 192,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 177,304 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 177,301 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 156,588 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 156,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 132,890 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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K983 HDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K983 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K983 HDK registered?

K983 HDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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