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V147 KKL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,132 mi
Last recorded54,132 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV147 KKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,132 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,309 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,033 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 48,033 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,771 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 47,767 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,846 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 46,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,864 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 44,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear discs are slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,314 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 38,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 31,141 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,314 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,296 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 22,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V147 KKL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V147 KKL, 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 V147 KKL registered?

V147 KKL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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