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V216 DRB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 DRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 85,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on/close minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor balance at lower efforts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 79,788 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 76,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive weep o/s motor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,760 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 68,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted lump missing (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 68,913 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted lump missing (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 63,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 59,609 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,278 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,281 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 35,056 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 35,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,469 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 26,353 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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V216 DRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 V216 DRB, 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 V216 DRB registered?

V216 DRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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