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V538 KDU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,079 mi
Last recorded100,079 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV538 KDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 100,079 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,521 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,194 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,454 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 94,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,393 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,278 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front 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 29 Oct 2010 84,168 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,533 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 75,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,193 miles

x/s h/brake travel...screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 58,219 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,866 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,542 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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V538 KDU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V538 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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What year was V538 KDU registered?

V538 KDU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V538 KDU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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