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V144 HEO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,976 mi
Last recorded70,976 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 HEO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,976 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 70,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded / pitted

offside front suspension shock absorber lower mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,820 miles

both rear brake discs corroded / pitted

offside front suspension shock absorber lower mounting bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,853 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored.

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 67,853 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,947 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,187 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 64,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,677 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 61,677 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/S/F Tyre Wearing At Inside Edge Of tread Area (195/50 R15 82V).

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,639 miles

Parking Brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 11 Aug 2005 46,738 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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V144 HEO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V144 HEO, 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 V144 HEO registered?

V144 HEO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V144 HEO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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