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V236 KAF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,145 mi
Last recorded104,145 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV236 KAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,145 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,204 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 93,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear exhaust bkt corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,485 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,627 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,227 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Sep 2007 69,245 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,466 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 54,771 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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V236 KAF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V236 KAF, 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 V236 KAF registered?

V236 KAF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V236 KAF safe to buy?

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