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V323 RJO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,262 mi
Last recorded209,262 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV323 RJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 209,262 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 209,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare wheel carrier fractured split by corrosion (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Front chassis rail has slight damage

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

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

both rear sills corroded

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

rear differential unit damp

Pass 3 Aug 2017 204,784 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear sills corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

under body of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 201,413 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2016 201,413 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 196,499 miles

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2015 196,499 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 190,650 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 185,485 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2013 185,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2012 179,283 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 179,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 167,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 167,703 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake pads wearing close to the legal limit

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 147,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 129,943 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 108,888 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 91,782 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 74,639 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 74,639 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 63,355 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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V323 RJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V323 RJO, 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 V323 RJO registered?

V323 RJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V323 RJO safe to buy?

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