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V266 HBF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 HBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear diff suspected to be welded

Underside of vehicle soft at points

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 8 Dec 2020

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear diff suspected to be welded

Underside of vehicle soft at points

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,244 miles

Front Arches corroded

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,513 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 80,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp head light (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,354 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front arches corroded/weak

both outer sills at rear corroded and weak

surface rust on all suspension parts

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,321 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

heavy corrosion throughout front and rear steering / suspension components

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded at rear

o/s/r brake binding slightly and disc worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,365 miles

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

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

corrosion at both outer sills

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,708 miles

corrosion at nearside rear sill

corrosion at offside rear sill

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 59,486 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,995 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 57,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,969 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2005 45,607 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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V266 HBF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V266 HBF, 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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V266 HBF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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