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V115 BAN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,852 mi
Last recorded62,852 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV115 BAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,852 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 53,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 50,900 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,148 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,546 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,531 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pads worn to legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2011 32,464 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 32,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,162 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 27,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,716 miles

exhaust corroded at joints

Pass 23 Aug 2007 19,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,741 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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V115 BAN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V115 BAN, 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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V115 BAN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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