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V353 SEV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,024 mi
Last recorded80,024 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 SEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 80,024 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 80,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 78,327 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2018 78,327 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 73,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,332 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres misshaped

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,971 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 54,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,579 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,064 miles

All four tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,804 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,869 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 32,812 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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V353 SEV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V353 SEV, 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 V353 SEV registered?

V353 SEV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V353 SEV safe to buy?

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