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V234 DLR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,981 mi
Last recorded75,981 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 DLR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,981 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 75,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,940 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 66,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,340 miles

185/60/14H

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

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

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

brake pedal rubber partially worn

offside rear light lense crackedd

Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,121 miles

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)

185/60/14H

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

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

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

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on inner edge

brake pedal rubber partially worn

offside rear light lense crackedd

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,185 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,172 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 47,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,325 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,744 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 33,557 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 30,891 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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V234 DLR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V234 DLR, 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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V234 DLR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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