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V158 KKO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,275 mi
Last recorded72,275 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 KKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,275 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 66,745 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 66,742 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 63,933 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,943 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,682 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 52,981 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 52,880 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 52,518 miles

All disc braking faces corroded.

Centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and blowing. Strongly recommend replacement.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. Recommend repair. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Most suspension components corroded.

Rear Suspension bushes worn.

Pass 17 Feb 2018 51,764 miles

Front All steering and suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. Slightly misshaped. Recommend replacement. 195/50R15 82V. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Rear All suspension components corroded.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 51,764 miles

Front All steering and suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. Slightly misshaped. Recommend replacement. 195/50R15 82V. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb not plugged in. (1.7.5a)

Rear All suspension components corroded.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,363 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension components corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 49,330 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,993 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,492 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 42,492 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,641 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,967 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,171 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,852 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,665 miles

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

front number plate cracked but legible

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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V158 KKO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V158 KKO, 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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V158 KKO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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