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V73 KBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,582 mi
Last recorded85,582 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 KBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2023 85,582 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,132 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 78,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,192 miles

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

Fail 23 Sep 2019 77,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,146 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 76,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 74,915 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills,inner front arches,subframes,suspension mounts/components/pipes

Fail 9 Aug 2017 74,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,725 miles

corrosion to sills,floors,subframes,suspension components/pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,520 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,329 miles

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 69,329 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,221 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 66,219 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,175 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 63,174 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,620 miles

undertray loose

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,404 miles

corrosion to sills,suspension mounts/components,handbrake travel

Fail 30 Sep 2009 54,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,861 miles

o/s outer sill,suspension mounts/components corroded,exhaust noisy,front brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,013 miles

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,221 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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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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