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V122 POE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,241 mi
Last recorded68,241 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 POE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,241 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 64,876 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 60,649 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,652 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspension heavily surface corroded

stone chips front screen

surface corroded exhaust

Fail 24 Mar 2009 51,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear suspension heavily surface corroded

stone chips front screen

surface corroded exhaust

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,261 miles

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

small cracks appearing at nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,350 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,329 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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V122 POE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V122 POE, 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 V122 POE registered?

V122 POE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V122 POE safe to buy?

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