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V276 MVO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,360 mi
Last recorded90,360 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV276 MVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 90,360 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and both offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,534 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 89,534 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 89,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,312 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 88,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,938 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 86,938 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 83,443 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 80,311 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 80,311 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Nov 2014 77,327 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 74,081 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 70,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,538 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,689 miles

o/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 64,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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/f chassis corroded

Pass 1 May 2010 61,506 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 61,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,273 miles

advise - piece of wood stuck in edge of nearside rear tyre - marked yellow

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,112 miles

handbrake could have less freeplay

Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,793 miles

1 handbrake could have less movement †2 efficiency of nearside front brake little low

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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V276 MVO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V276 MVO, 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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V276 MVO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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