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V152 OBD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,883 mi
Last recorded75,883 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV152 OBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,675 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 75,669 miles

Brake performance not tested due to no hand brake performance at all (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,497 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,275 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,045 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 67,544 miles

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

front chassis corroded

slight blow on exhaust

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,777 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,600 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 58,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 53,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,323 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,856 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 42,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,861 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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V152 OBD 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 81.3%.

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 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 V152 OBD, 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 V152 OBD registered?

V152 OBD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V152 OBD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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