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V72 KBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,212 mi
Last recorded71,212 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 KBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,212 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,430 miles

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

n/s front chassis rail has very light corrosion

o/s outer sill starting to corrode at rear

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,126 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,014 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,667 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,322 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 47,322 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 41,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,025 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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V72 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V72 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 V72 KBM registered?

V72 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V72 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V72 KBM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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