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V730 KAW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,339 mi
Last recorded78,339 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV730 KAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,339 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,461 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,352 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 71,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 71,144 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 95,323 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 95,323 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Water Leak from engine

Pass 15 Jan 2009 91,037 miles

Damage to underneath of veichle.

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Mark on windscreen across swept area.

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

O/s/f brake bindiing sligghtly.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 86,822 miles

Damage to o/s/ sill.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake travel high.

Mark on front screen in drivers view.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Number plate loose.

O/s/f tyre has crack in side wall and worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 86,822 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Damage to o/s/ sill.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake travel high.

Mark on front screen in drivers view.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Number plate loose.

O/s/f tyre has crack in side wall and worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 79,242 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 79,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 67,733 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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V730 KAW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V730 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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V730 KAW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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