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T990 KBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,196 mi
Last recorded74,196 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT990 KBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension arms corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2021 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension arms corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 72,886 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,085 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,657 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

suspension arms corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 64,656 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,845 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 62,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pads poor condition

Rear Anti-roll stabiliser bar corroded/rusty

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust system corroded/ weak on joint

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s + n/s outer wheels arches corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,134 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,108 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 54,024 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 54,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 53,098 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

h/brake travel high

Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,142 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,855 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 48,798 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,206 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,605 miles

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

n/s head light slightly loose

Fail 1 Jul 2008 38,605 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

n/s head light slightly loose

Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

excess travel in parking brake lever

offside rear tyre showing slight wear

Pass 3 Jul 2006 31,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate showing wear

reserve travel in handbrake on limit

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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T990 KBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 T990 KBA, 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 T990 KBA registered?

T990 KBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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