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V73 NKE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,683 mi
Last recorded125,683 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 NKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 125,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear uppers and lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion in both rear inner arches

slight corrosion to both front chassis legs

slight corrosion to inner and outer body sills

Pass 7 Nov 2018 122,350 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r to n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion to n/s/f chassis leg

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

various suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 122,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r to n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion to n/s/f chassis leg

slight corrosion to rear inner sills

split pin missing from n/s/f upper ball joint nut

various suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 122,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported n/s and o/s/r supports broken (7.1.1)

front and rear sub frames corroded

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

Front general corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f suspension components

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front chassisi leg corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly cracking on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear general corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r suspension components

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 118,407 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 113,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,356 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 107,831 miles

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

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

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,831 miles

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

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,699 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 90,681 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,480 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2009 77,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 70,875 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 64,334 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 59,685 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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V73 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V73 NKE, 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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V73 NKE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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