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KAC 8Y

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,014 mi
Last recorded115,014 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAC 8Y
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 115,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 115,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 106,098 miles

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on Sill

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 106,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion on Sill

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 90,395 miles

Offside Rear Corrosion outer sill

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,772 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 85,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,887 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,770 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,199 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 69,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,228 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,654 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,226 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,095 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,068 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 52,068 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,751 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 51,718 miles

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

n.s.r. tyre just under 3mm tread

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,595 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 50,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,057 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 40,805 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 May 2005 35,479 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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KAC 8Y is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAC 8Y, 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 KAC 8Y registered?

KAC 8Y is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is KAC 8Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAC 8Y shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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