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V905 KBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,617 mi
Last recorded110,617 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 KBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 110,617 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer wall and tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer wall and tread

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread and outer wall

all discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 110,615 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer wall and tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking outer wall and tread

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread and outer wall

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,479 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 110,478 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 110,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 109,728 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 109,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,003 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 107,976 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2014 105,046 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper is deteriorated!

o/s rear wheel arch is corroded!

Fail 13 Dec 2014 105,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper is deteriorated!

o/s rear wheel arch is corroded!

Pass 24 Dec 2013 98,435 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 98,429 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs are corroded on the inner surfaces,replacement is advised!

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,586 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 92,586 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system is badly corroded!

o/s rear sill is corroded, further attention is advised!

Pass 3 Dec 2011 87,768 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 87,768 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear of the o/s outer sill section is corroded,advise further attention to prevent corrosion spreading any further along the sill panel

Pass 8 Dec 2010 83,327 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 83,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,843 miles

offside and nearside front chassis rails corroded

offside and nearside front shocker bottom bushes deteriated

Pass 27 Oct 2008 72,123 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,714 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 55,804 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 55,804 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 50,264 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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V905 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V905 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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V905 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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