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V475 KMA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,276 mi
Last recorded81,276 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 KMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 76,946 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 74,763 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 74,761 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 73,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 31 May 2023 73,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underneath vehicle corroded

Fail 20 May 2023 73,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 71,328 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 68,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,804 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 66,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 65,682 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 65,682 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 65,245 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 65,245 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,583 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 64,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,401 miles

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

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

rear silencer detriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 58,033 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,417 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 53,745 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,206 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,783 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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V475 KMA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KMA, 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 KMA registered?

V475 KMA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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