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V260 OBD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

110,148 mi
Last recorded110,148 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 OBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 110,148 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 109,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 109,684 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 109,656 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 137,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,541 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 107,526 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 98,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive and coolant on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 98,336 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive and coolant on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,391 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 88,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,528 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,002 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,809 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated and split around inside and outside side walls

offside front tyre deteriorated and split around inside side wall

Fail 21 Mar 2015 76,809 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated and split around inner and outer side wall

offside front tyre deteriorated and split around inside side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2014 73,492 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,653 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,835 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,350 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding.

full engine undertray fitted.

general under body corrosion.

handbrake travel.

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge & perished.

rear anti roll bar corroding.

rear exhaust section corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 59,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,679 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 54,953 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 54,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre badly craked

Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,341 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,348 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 46,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,940 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 38,940 miles

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

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

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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V260 OBD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 V260 OBD, 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 V260 OBD registered?

V260 OBD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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