MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,541 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
none standard seats/belts fitted
o/s front chassis slight corrosion
none standard seats/belts fitted
o/s front chassis slight corrosion
None standard seat belts fitted
None standard steering wheel fitted
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
None standard seat belts fitted
None standard steering wheel fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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V196 YBE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 V196 YBE, 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 V196 YBE registered?
V196 YBE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.
Is V196 YBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for V196 YBE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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