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V111 MXV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,573 mi
Last recorded52,573 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 52,573 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,937 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 49,812 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,497 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 46,495 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,291 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 45,900 miles

Front wiperblades split, but still clearing the screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 45,483 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 45,106 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,383 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,148 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,776 miles

o/s/ outer sill starting to rust

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,468 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,990 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from waterpump area

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,732 miles

noise from waterpump area

Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,308 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,499 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,171 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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V111 MXV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

V111 MXV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V111 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V111 MXV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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