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KS 7086

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

123,670 mi
Last recorded123,670 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS 7086
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 123,670 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 119,392 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,407 miles

Front CHASSIS PATCH REPAIRED BOTH OSF AND NSF

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BATTERY BOX CORRODED

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH OSR AND NSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 113,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BURST ON BRAKE TESTER. FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front CHASSIS PATCH REPAIRED BOTH OSF AND NSF

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BATTERY BOX CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILLS BOTH OSR AND NSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Heavely undersealed

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened COVERD IN UNDER SEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 109,240 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Heavely undersealed

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened COVERD IN UNDER SEAL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 109,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG ALSO HOLED AT INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear END POOR REPAIR TO DAMAGE AND BUMPER COVER BRACKETS

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILLS BOTH FILLED AND COVERED IN PAINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 105,343 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,408 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,829 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 101,189 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 101,179 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH NIL (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,941 miles

both rear sills badly corroded

middle to rear exhaust joint very badly corroded and blowing

Fail 5 Feb 2018 97,941 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front bottom shocker mounts to arm (2.4.G.1)

both rear sills badly corroded

middle to rear exhaust joint very badly corroded and blowing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 94,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,628 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 91,628 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 88,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,862 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,498 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 82,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,950 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 78,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,201 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,268 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,919 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 57,684 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,068 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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KS 7086 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KS 7086, 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 KS 7086 registered?

KS 7086 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1999.

Is KS 7086 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS 7086 shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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