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V443 KDU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,325 mi
Last recorded85,325 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 KDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,325 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 85,325 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 83,203 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 83,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,258 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 80,092 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 80,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure and leaking (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,537 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 74,537 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2016 73,527 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 73,527 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,077 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 72,066 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,859 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear sills corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 66,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,820 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,874 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,682 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,929 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 56,875 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 51,490 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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V443 KDU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V443 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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V443 KDU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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