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V255 KDN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,575 mi
Last recorded73,575 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 KDN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 73,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,324 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2011 58,323 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,749 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 54,749 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,020 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 49,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,614 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 41,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,212 miles

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

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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V255 KDN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V255 KDN, 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 V255 KDN registered?

V255 KDN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V255 KDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V255 KDN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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