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V599 KEB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,432 mi
Last recorded117,432 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV599 KEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Bucket seats fitted

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 112,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Bucket seat fitted

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 109,833 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg heavy corrosion

Nearside Rear outer sil corroded

Offside Front chassis leg heavy corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill patch welded repair

all suspension components corroded

bucket seat fitted drivers seat

Pass 1 Jul 2020 107,832 miles

Offside Rear outer sill has had welding repair and is heavily corroded

heavy corrosion on both front chassis legs

rear suspension covered with corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,586 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,921 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,921 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 94,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight from engine ()

both front inner wheel arch/chassis legs corroded

both sill ends deteriorated/corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,266 miles

slight engine oil leak

both sill ends and inner wheel arches slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,886 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 89,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 86,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OSF Brake Slightly Binding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,837 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 is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,667 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Aug 2011 79,628 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,066 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 66,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,306 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,107 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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V599 KEB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V599 KEB, 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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V599 KEB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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