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V64 KBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,784 mi
Last recorded108,784 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV64 KBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2020 108,784 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill repair panel has become detached along bottom edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed where it meets the floor panel within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed and corroded where it meets the floor panel within 30cm of seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill repair has been folded around a corroded panel not welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 106,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 105,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 102,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.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)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 102,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (2.4.A.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 18 Aug 2016 100,951 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,833 miles

rear lower wing sections corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,021 miles

surface corrosion to rear outer sill skins.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,013 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to rear outer sill skins

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,180 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,211 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 92,116 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 88,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle only just met exhaust emissions limits on carbon monoxide readings

Pass 14 Jul 2010 83,606 miles

15% imbalance on front brakes

both outer sills becomin corroded

both rear inner arch metal brake pipes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s front coil spring starting to corrode

o/s front tyre on 2mm

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2010 83,606 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

15% imbalance on front brakes

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer sills becomin corroded

both rear inner arch metal brake pipes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s front coil spring starting to corrode

o/s front tyre on 2mm

o/s rear coil spring corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2009 79,242 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,777 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 68,777 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,146 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 59,146 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front disc corroded inner edge

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 53,053 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 53,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH REAR DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 26 Jul 2005 46,383 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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V64 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc 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 V64 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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V64 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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