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V962 KRW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,905 mi
Last recorded72,905 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 KRW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 72,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 72,357 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,645 miles

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

all underside and suspension components slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 27 Jan 2018 70,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all underside and suspension components slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,550 miles

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

both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

slight corrosion all brake discs

slight corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2016 66,666 miles

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

bind o/s/f wheel not detected on roller brake tester

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2015 65,999 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 65,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,135 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 59,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,214 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,588 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,199 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,156 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,602 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 40,602 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2005 36,715 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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V962 KRW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V962 KRW, 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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What year was V962 KRW registered?

V962 KRW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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