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V57 KBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,697 mi
Last recorded121,697 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 KBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 121,697 miles

Front Both front tyre on legal limit at time of test.

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 118,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 114,755 miles

Nearside Front chassis rail welded prior to mot.

Offside Front brake tight but not binding in rollers

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

all 4 brake discs corroded

all 4 upper wishbones corroded

both outer sills corroded

various places underneath, body and components corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,444 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 109,444 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All around tread egde (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All around tread edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,457 miles

Oil leak Engine area and axle pinion area ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 103,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens broken allow white light to show (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Oil leak Engine area and axle pinion area ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,851 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 95,788 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2014 88,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 88,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,770 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,770 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,820 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 71,820 miles

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

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

servere oil leak from nearside diff driveshaft housing!

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 64,147 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,931 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,227 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 44,220 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 38,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,825 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,354 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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V57 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V57 KBM, 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 V57 KBM registered?

V57 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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