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V729 KAW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,441 mi
Last recorded67,441 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 KAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 65,944 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,009 miles

Offside sill to floor slight corrosion

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,117 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 64,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,289 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wheel arches and front wings corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in underside and rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,392 miles

Nearside Front outer lower sill corroded

both outer rear arches corroded

under body corrosion in places

Fail 18 Mar 2020 61,389 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front outer lower sill corroded

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

both outer rear arches corroded

under body corrosion in places

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,110 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 55,110 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,577 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,180 miles

Nearside rear brake slighly tight.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,288 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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V729 KAW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V729 KAW, 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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V729 KAW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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