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V277 KDW

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,138 mi
Last recorded84,138 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV277 KDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,138 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 81,271 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 79,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,710 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 69,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,859 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,451 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 54,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,374 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 43,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,920 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 28,387 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,191 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 24,838 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,296 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,280 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,585 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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V277 KDW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V277 KDW, 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 V277 KDW registered?

V277 KDW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 1999.

Is V277 KDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V277 KDW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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