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V208 OBD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,170 mi
Last recorded69,170 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 OBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 69,170 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,605 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,318 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,110 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,765 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,865 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,422 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,132 miles

O/S/R inner arch is rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,724 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,607 miles

o/s rear tyre,inner side wall has slight split.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,642 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,311 miles

Nearside 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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V208 OBD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V208 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 V208 OBD registered?

V208 OBD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V208 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V208 OBD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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