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V312 LHD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,052 mi
Last recorded44,052 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 LHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 41,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,491 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 36,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 32,842 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,394 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,041 miles

both front brake discs slighlty corroded on inner edges

nearside front alloy wheel slightly dented on inner rim

Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,695 miles

suspension components are heavily rust coated but appear serviceable

Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,296 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 19,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,533 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 14,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,439 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,795 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

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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V312 LHD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V312 LHD, 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 V312 LHD registered?

V312 LHD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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