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V126 OFM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,287 mi
Last recorded99,287 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 OFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 99,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,535 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 96,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,185 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,917 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 90,916 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside parking brake reading low

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,678 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 85,641 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,459 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,510 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,238 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 49,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,005 miles

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

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

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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V126 OFM 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 75%.

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 V126 OFM, 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

How do I check the history of V126 OFM?

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What year was V126 OFM registered?

V126 OFM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V126 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V126 OFM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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