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V552 KGX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,218 mi
Last recorded69,218 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 KGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 69,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,793 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,370 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,023 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,805 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,249 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,518 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,733 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 64,614 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,802 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,378 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,843 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,572 miles

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

both rear parking brake efforts low

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,084 miles

Oil leak from engine

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Rear exhasust silencer joint corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,618 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 36,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,894 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 29,196 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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V552 KGX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V552 KGX, 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 V552 KGX registered?

V552 KGX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V552 KGX safe to buy?

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