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V226 ABE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,222 mi
Last recorded81,222 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 ABE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 81,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,880 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,399 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside tyre has slight cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front chassis legs/inner wings corroded

underbody corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2019 61,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front chassis legs/inner wings corroded

underbody corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,100 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO TAKE HOLD O/S OUTER SILL

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 5 Jan 2017 57,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer sills corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,210 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 37,199 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 30,301 miles

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

offside front tyre walls perished

Fail 9 May 2011 24,806 miles

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

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

Nsf tyre slightly misshaped

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 24,806 miles

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

Nsf tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,764 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,985 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,651 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,999 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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V226 ABE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V226 ABE, 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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V226 ABE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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