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V41 KCX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,852 mi
Last recorded37,852 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 KCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 37,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes underneath (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing uneven

Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 37,259 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,572 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,914 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,144 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 35,144 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,331 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,603 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,251 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 33,251 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,415 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,508 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,395 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 16,913 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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V41 KCX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V41 KCX, 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 V41 KCX registered?

V41 KCX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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