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V406 KDU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,788 mi
Last recorded97,788 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 KDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,788 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 96,594 miles

all under body corroded inc arms springs and bushs

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and both rear lower suspension arms corroded.

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 95,610 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.57% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and both rear lower suspension arms corroded.

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 95,602 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 95,049 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 95,049 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 93,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 89,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,272 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,046 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 79,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,471 miles

small splits to wiper blades.rear disc pads low and discs corroding.exhaust blow from rear joint and corrosion.emissions close to limits.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,364 miles

both outer rear sills corroding.front and rear disc pads getting low.underbody wet at time of test.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 63,103 miles

corrosion at both outer sills.generall surface corrosion starting at underbody and rear brake pipes.rear disc pads getting low.emissions close to limits.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,174 miles

emissions close to limits.front disc pads low.rear disc pads low and 16% imbalance.both front tyres close to limits and n/s/f nailed.corrosion starting at;both rear outer sills,rear brake pipes and both front lower arms.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,415 miles

front disc pads low.small nail in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,657 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 34,912 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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V406 KDU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V406 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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V406 KDU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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