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T992 KEX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,308 mi
Last recorded171,308 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT992 KEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 171,308 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 163,718 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 151,456 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 151,413 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light and main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 138,959 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 138,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 125,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 125,353 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 114,701 miles

N/S/F brake slightly sticky

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,373 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear sill panel corroded but not excessive (prescribed seat belt mount)

Repair to offside rear sill panel incorrectly conducted but not considered weakened at time of test

Slight bind on near side front wheel

Fail 5 Apr 2013 104,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear sill panel corroded but not excessive (prescribed seat belt mount)

Repair to offside rear sill panel incorrectly conducted but not considered weakened at time of test

Slight bind on near side front wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 94,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,392 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,875 miles

Front pads 1/2 worn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,726 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,459 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,113 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 511,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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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T992 KEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T992 KEX, 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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T992 KEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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