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V111 BTG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

106,745 mi
Last recorded106,745 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 BTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2025 106,745 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 106,703 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 106,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 104,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 103,726 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 99,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,148 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,771 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,364 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 73,047 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,047 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,619 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,846 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,140 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 58,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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V111 BTG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V111 BTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V111 BTG registered?

V111 BTG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V111 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V111 BTG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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