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V219 DRB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,801 mi
Last recorded113,801 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV219 DRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 113,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both front lower strut mounts deterioted

front chassis heavily undersealed

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2014 113,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front lower strut mounts deterioted

front chassis heavily undersealed

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,633 miles

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

Oil leak

car heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,911 miles

front subframe starting too corrode

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2012 107,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front subframe starting too corrode

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,744 miles

underside of vehicle recently undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2010 98,540 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 94,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front chassis slightly corroded

slight corrosion to rear discs

Fail 20 Jun 2009 94,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front chassis slightly corroded

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 24 Jun 2008 87,722 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 82,050 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 71,596 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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V219 DRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V219 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 V219 DRB registered?

V219 DRB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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