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V65 KBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,589 mi
Last recorded51,589 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 KBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 51,589 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2011 51,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,003 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

interior mirror damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,925 miles

interior mirror damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2009 44,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

interior mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,919 miles

car been in accident at front

Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,171 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 29,945 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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V65 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V65 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 V65 KBM registered?

V65 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V65 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V65 KBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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