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KDZ 7758

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,143 mi
Last recorded200,143 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDZ 7758
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 200,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 200,143 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level empty (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested brake pedel going straight to floor and brake fluid bottle empty (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower wing insecue

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 187,252 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drain hole drilled bigger

Pass 21 Jan 2019 183,239 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 15 Jan 2019 183,071 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 175,713 miles

Offside Rear Inner small hole inner rear sill

Pass 21 Dec 2016 104,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 161,799 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 158,998 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 158,998 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 155,939 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 155,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 151,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cooling fans inoperative

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

n/s/f tyre deteriorated but not exposing cords

n/s/r brake caliper damp but not leaking fluid

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Feb 2013 151,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cooling fans inoperative

front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

n/s/f tyre deteriorated but not exposing cords

n/s/r brake caliper damp but not leaking fluid

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Aug 2012 150,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 147,751 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 144,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 139,224 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 131,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 128,857 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 125,397 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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KDZ 7758 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KDZ 7758, 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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KDZ 7758 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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