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L491 KVU

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,702 mi
Last recorded138,702 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 KVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 138,702 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 138,694 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 138,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 138,374 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 138,373 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 137,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 137,959 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 135,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 134,020 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 133,365 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 132,555 miles

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 132,555 miles

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

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 131,720 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 130,695 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 129,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 127,428 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 127,428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 124,861 miles

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)

under engin plastic cover insercure

Pass 25 Jun 2009 122,665 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 122,665 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2009 122,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 120,781 miles

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

osr and nsr tyres perished on edge of tread

Pass 16 Jun 2007 107,619 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 107,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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L491 KVU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L491 KVU, 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 L491 KVU registered?

L491 KVU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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