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V35 PCS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,647 mi
Last recorded30,647 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV35 PCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 30,647 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded.

All suspension components corroded.

Front inner sills/floor, both sides, corroded/holed outside prescribed area.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake disc pitted.

Vehicle underside generally corroded.

Pass 19 May 2015 24,643 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 24,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,626 miles

very slight play in nearside front drop link

very slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,959 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,108 miles

Front wipers torn

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside rear brake disc badly pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,222 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,548 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,993 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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V35 PCS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V35 PCS, 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 V35 PCS registered?

V35 PCS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V35 PCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V35 PCS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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