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ExpiredMileage
85,582 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
Headlamp lenses deteriorated - patterns not adversely affected
Offside front floor corroded through - not considered criteria but suggest attention
Outer sills corroded - not considered criteria but suggest attention
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
Headlamp lenses deteriorated - patterns not adversely affected
Offside front floor corroded through - not considered criteria but suggest attention
Outer sills corroded - not considered criteria but suggest attention
nearside headlamp aim on upper limit
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
nearside headlamp aim on upper limit
CO level only just meets criteria
Corrosion to inner and outer sills, nearside rear inner sill and offside front chassis - not excessive but suggest attention
Offside headlamp lense deteriorated
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to inner and outer sills, nearside rear inner sill and offside front chassis - not excessive but suggest attention
Offside headlamp lense deteriorated
corrosion to inner and outer sills,inner front arches,subframes,suspension mounts/components/pipes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to rear (7.1.2)
corrosion to inner and outer sills,inner front arches,subframes,suspension mounts/components/pipes
corrosion to sills,floors,subframes,suspension components/pipes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
corrosion to inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes,diff/bearing noise
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
undertray loose
corrosion to sills,suspension mounts/components,handbrake travel
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to sills,suspension mounts/components,handbrake travel
o/s outer sill,suspension mounts/components corroded,exhaust noisy,front brake pads wearing
corrosion to suspension components
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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V73 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V73 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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V73 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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