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V355 SEV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,893 mi
Last recorded96,893 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 SEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 96,893 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged catching door when door is opened

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system rusty

surface rust to all underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,450 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 27 Mar 2018 93,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,776 miles

nearside front steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,231 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pip[es and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 30 Mar 2015 74,231 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pip[es and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 15 Nov 2013 65,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,789 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,962 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,485 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,458 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 1*6mm on inner edge slight cracks in walls and tread and slight distorsion in tread

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge cracks in walls and tread

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion to rear exhaust system

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,049 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 39,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 18,294 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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V355 SEV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V355 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 V355 SEV registered?

V355 SEV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V355 SEV safe to buy?

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