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V183 MGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,835 mi
Last recorded88,835 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV183 MGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nsf tyre perishing,perishing and side wall damaged

nsr and osr lower sills corroding

osf tyre wearing on onner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 88,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre perishing,perishing and side wall damaged

nsr and osr lower sills corroding

osf tyre wearing on onner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2012 85,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear anti roll bar corroding

slight damage o/s chassis rail

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,035 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear anti roll bar corroding

slight damage o/s chassis rail

Fail 8 Nov 2011 80,885 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing/sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre perishing

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,885 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perishing/sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre perishing

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2010 75,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear suspension components corroding.

o/s number plate lamp dim recomend attention.

under trays fitted limited view of components.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 75,505 miles

front & rear suspension components corroding.

o/s number plate lamp dim recomend attention.

under trays fitted limited view of components.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,048 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,972 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads seem low

Fail 31 Oct 2008 63,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads seem low

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 49,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,468 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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V183 MGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V183 MGU, 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 V183 MGU registered?

V183 MGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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