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M260 VNU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,402 mi
Last recorded129,402 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 VNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 129,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch + to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead at side of servo mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub to arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 126,287 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 124,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside front inner top strut mounting areas

corrosion to nearside front lower inner arch areas- strong advise

corrosion to offside front lower sill and inner arch areas- strong advise

oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas

Pass 7 Jul 2020 123,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 123,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 120,693 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension Components Corroded

Undersealed

Pass 15 May 2018 117,370 miles

Highline Brake Light Not Working

Nearside Rear Sill Holed

Oil leak Rocker Cover ()

Undersealed

Fail 14 May 2018 117,370 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Highline Brake Light Not Working

Nearside Rear Sill Holed

Oil leak Rocker Cover ()

Undersealed

Pass 10 May 2017 114,013 miles

Offside Inner Sill Holed

Offside Rear Tyre Heavily Splitting

Suspension Components Corrosion

Fail 9 May 2017 114,013 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust Blow (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole In Back Box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Heavily Splitting

Suspension Components Corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 107,145 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 104,256 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 104,249 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 101,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 99,341 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 99,341 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 96,979 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 93,324 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 90,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 84,233 miles

off side to near side rear brake pipe corrodeing

Pass 6 May 2006 71,307 miles

corrosion on both main brake pipes

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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M260 VNU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M260 VNU, 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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M260 VNU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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