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V137 UBT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,077 mi
Last recorded121,077 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 UBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 121,077 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs rusty as if standing !!!!!

rear discs rusty as if standing !!!!

Fail 14 Aug 2012 110,378 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 110,378 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,128 miles

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

rear suspension very corroded

steering wheel soft touch worn and movement

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,884 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 80,962 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 77,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 77,136 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 62,231 miles

Front number plate loose.

N/S/F brake binding.

Offside Front 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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V137 UBT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V137 UBT, 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 V137 UBT registered?

V137 UBT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1999.

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