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V349 MCA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV349 MCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022
Fail 17 Feb 2022 86,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,825 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 84,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 78,575 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,298 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,053 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,053 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,282 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 73,282 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,467 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 72,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,452 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 65,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,184 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,664 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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V349 MCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V349 MCA, 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 V349 MCA registered?

V349 MCA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V349 MCA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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