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K49 BVM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

220,066 mi
Last recorded220,066 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK49 BVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 220,066 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all antirollbar link bushes slightly deteriorated

brake pipes at rear of vehicle slightly corroded

extensive surface corrosion on suspension & hub components

extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis & floor area

nearside front has extensive corrosion just outside prescribed area

Fail 6 Nov 2009 220,828 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all antirollbar link bushes deteriorated

brake pipes at rear of vehicle slightly corroded

extensive surface corrosion on suspension & hub components

extensive surface corrosion on the entire chassis & floor area

nearside front excessive corrosion just outside prescribed area

offside rear disc pitted bordeline

Pass 17 Oct 2008 217,321 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 217,321 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 210,603 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 210,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 203,461 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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K49 BVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K49 BVM, 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 K49 BVM registered?

K49 BVM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is K49 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K49 BVM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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