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V340 LAM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,923 mi
Last recorded103,923 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV340 LAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 101,811 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,676 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 97,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,692 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 94,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,965 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,023 miles

Has rust in rear suspension conponents.

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,220 miles

Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,561 miles

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

Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,642 miles

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)

Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,181 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,609 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,368 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 49,368 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,192 miles

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

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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V340 LAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V340 LAM, 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 V340 LAM registered?

V340 LAM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V340 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V340 LAM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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