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V405 KDU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,633 mi
Last recorded91,633 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV405 KDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 91,633 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,394 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 83,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower arms and subframes have surface corrosion

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly and slight imballance noticed during brake test

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,409 miles

both front lower arms and subframes have surface corrosion

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly and slight imballance noticed during brake test

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,367 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,978 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 66,892 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake shows signs of over heating

Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,892 miles

Offside rear brake shows signs of over heating

Fail 11 Feb 2008 61,185 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 61,185 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,483 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 55,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Baffles loose in exhaust back box

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Drivers window sticks half way down

Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,316 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 49,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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V405 KDU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V405 KDU, 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 V405 KDU registered?

V405 KDU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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