CarVerify

Free Car Check

V471 KJX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,267 mi
Last recorded145,267 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 KJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 145,267 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp units gone cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear under side has corrosion all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 139,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 129,189 miles

Boot floor corroded

Front chassis legs corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe corroded

Fail 19 May 2020 129,188 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Boot floor corroded

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

Front chassis legs corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,260 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms surface corrision (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust shield slighty loose

Offside Front Upper brake joint damp

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms surface corrision (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear dif has a slight leak

Fail 13 Apr 2019 110,256 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))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms surface corrision (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust shield slighty loose

Offside Front Upper brake joint damp

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms surface corrision (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear dif has a slight leak

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 105,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2017 98,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,389 miles

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 Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 93,319 miles

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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 Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,255 miles

both rear tyres worn low inner edges

general suspension corrosion

offside outer rear sill corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 84,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn low inner edges

general suspension corrosion

offside outer rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,506 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,548 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 76,548 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 67,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,648 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,449 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,844 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V471 KJX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V471 KJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V471 KJX?

You can check the full history of V471 KJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V471 KJX registered?

V471 KJX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V471 KJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V471 KJX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V471 KJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V471 KJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.