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V281 KDW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,241 mi
Last recorded98,241 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 KDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,241 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 97,085 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 94,993 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 94,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 92,476 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 92,476 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,890 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,977 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,080 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,272 miles

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

n/s sill showing signss of rust

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,739 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 80,335 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Several large cracks in offside front tyre inner wall

Fail 5 Sep 2012 73,406 miles

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

O/S Front tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,406 miles

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

O/S Front tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,070 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,003 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,303 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 50,004 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 42,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 33,988 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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V281 KDW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V281 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 V281 KDW registered?

V281 KDW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V281 KDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V281 KDW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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