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V920 KBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,829 mi
Last recorded105,829 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV920 KBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 105,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear pads on 2 to 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wings are corroded at the bottom towards sills

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,823 miles

ALL suspension heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 104,823 miles

ALL suspension heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,942 miles

Heavy surface corrosion of suspension

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 103,942 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Heavy surface corrosion of suspension

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,911 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS SURFACE RUST

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER WINGS RUSTY

REAR SUBFRAM SURFACE RUST

Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,060 miles

All suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes to the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes to the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded/bracket

front /rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,237 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage chasse + under body corrosion + susp. parts

exhaust det.

very slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,509 miles

CHASSE DAMAGE

MOVEMENT FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

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

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

exhaust corrosion rear + at caT

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,180 miles

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

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

corrosion o/s/r w/arch + n/s sill

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,663 miles

H/B NOT LOCKING

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

corrosion n/s sill

exhaust corrosion at flange (rear)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,693 miles

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

h/b not locking

rear ex det at flange

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,582 miles

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

rear tyre wear edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,490 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 86,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 72,836 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 64,056 miles

front service brakejust met the requirements 50 %

Pass 3 Oct 2006 61,355 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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V920 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V920 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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V920 KBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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