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V890 KWO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,472 mi
Last recorded123,472 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 KWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 123,472 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 123,408 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OS to NS rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 118,361 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S/F & O/S/F chassis rails under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 118,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion N/S/F & O/S/F chassis rails under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,516 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

deterioation to all underside suspension bushes

offside underside sill area repaired and painted

slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 9 Sep 2016 116,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure rear to brake caliper (3.5.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

deterioation to all underside suspension bushes

offside underside sill area repaired and painted

slight damage offside front tyre outer sidewall

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 113,071 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion around underside

Fail 15 Jun 2015 113,069 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn & split

general corrosion around underside

Pass 24 Jun 2014 109,656 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 96,605 miles

N/S/R inner sill slightly corroded

front chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2012 95,699 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R inner sill slightly corroded

front chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 90,537 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 90,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

anti squeal shim missing from n/s/r brake pad

Pass 27 May 2010 87,773 miles

corrosion in various places

front discs worn

oil leak

play in nearsdie headlight

travel on handbrak

Fail 20 Aug 2009 87,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

nearside rear brake pads low

oil leak

travel on hanbrake

Pass 22 Feb 2008 75,572 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 75,572 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 56,395 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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V890 KWO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V890 KWO, 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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V890 KWO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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