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V475 KJX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,277 mi
Last recorded65,277 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 KJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 65,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2026 65,277 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 65,257 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,983 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 64,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 63,932 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,404 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,462 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,547 miles

CORROSION BECOMING APPARENT ON MOST METAL COMPONENTS UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,033 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 modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,054 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,565 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,954 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corrodid

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 40,054 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 40,054 miles

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

Repair to n/s/r sill

Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,009 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 36,007 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,343 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V475 KJX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V475 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.

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What year was V475 KJX registered?

V475 KJX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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