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V251 HUY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,055 mi
Last recorded78,055 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 HUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,055 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 78,055 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,156 miles

All tyres badly perished and cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2016 77,156 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

All tyres badly perished and cracked

N/S.R parking brake reading lower than expected

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2015 75,736 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 75,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,663 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f fog not working

Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 65,519 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,940 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

advise both suspension subframes also both front wish bones very rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2008 48,374 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,593 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 28,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V251 HUY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V251 HUY, 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 V251 HUY registered?

V251 HUY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V251 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 HUY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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