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V2 SAR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,806 mi
Last recorded65,806 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 SAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 65,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underneath vehicle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,720 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 64,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,700 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 64,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,687 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 64,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,673 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,659 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 64,632 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 64,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 64,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 64,591 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,578 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 64,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,541 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,031 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 42,888 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 42,888 miles

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

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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V2 SAR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V2 SAR, 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 V2 SAR registered?

V2 SAR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V2 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 SAR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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